Dear Annie: I’m sitting here contemplating my life. I’m 65, ill and live alone with my little dog. Fifteen years ago, my only daughter asked for space while completing her master’s thesis. I gave her space, but since then, I’ve only seen her about five times. I’ve begged her to talk to me and asked for her forgiveness, but nothing has changed. She’s now in medical school, and I’m very proud of her, though we have no contact.
I used to get updates about her from her father, but he was abusive -- physically, emotionally and financially -- so I had to cut him out of my life two years ago. He’s wealthy and has been generous with her, even giving her a house. But I suspect he’s poisoned her mind against me.
I’m not claiming I was a perfect mother. I had a stressful career and shared custody 50% of the time. I covered her health insurance and put her through private school. She’s incredibly smart and talented. Sometimes, I try to console myself by thinking that her distance means I raised an independent woman.
But the truth is, I’m alone. My dog and a close niece are my only reasons to keep going, but my niece has her own life and family.

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