How a long marriage is tested by Alzheimer's and the shifting nature of fidelity. by Cathy Yardley
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A raw and heartbreaking look at the painful realities and erosion of a troubled marriage. How a long marriage is tested by Alzheimer's
The evolution of a relationship from youthful romance to long-term complexity and deterioration.
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Sacrificing personal happiness for duty and the weight of "roads not taken".