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Raising a child alone was hard, but my family made it possible. Steve, who couldn\u2019t have children of his own, adored Maddie. He spoiled her rotten, taking her to the park, buying her toys, and often insisting I take a break while he babysat. \u201cGo out with your friends,\u201d he\u2019d say. \u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Around her fourth birthday, Maddie developed an \u201cimaginary friend.\u201d She\u2019d have long, animated conversations with empty spaces. Mom and Steve found it charming, a normal part of childhood development. Sherry, however, did not.<\/p>\n

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Raising a child alone was hard, but my family made it possible. Steve, who couldn\u2019t have children of his own, adored Maddie. He spoiled her rotten, taking her to the park, buying her toys, and often insisting I take a break while he babysat. \u201cGo out with your friends,\u201d he\u2019d say. \u201cI\u2019ve got this.\u201d Around…<\/p>\n

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