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Dear Bel, I had a very hard upbringing in a terrible family; no love, only hate, punishment and fear. I was never treated as a person. Although I knew I was nothing like those who said and did terrible things to me, the consequences have been profound. I’m nothing like them because I treat people … Read more
Dear Bel, If I survive this thing I’ll be 80 next autumn. I’m fortunate to be fit and active. I live alone, walk two to five miles most days, have no heart or lung or blood problems, nor diabetes. I can even do 60 press-ups! My garden backs on to a large enclosed coppice filled … Read more
Dear Bel, I am on a dating website with the aim of finding a partner who, in time, will become my wife. Just before Christmas I received a message from a girl who lives many miles away. We exchanged messages and photos, then our telephone numbers. We seemed to be getting along well — she … Read more