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Brave mum STABBED at the store

It’s only goodbye for now,’ I told my daughter Annaleigh, then seven. Devastated, I cuddled my girl outside the house where my grandmother Imogene, and sister Nicole, lived.

‘You’ll stay here until I can get on my feet,’ I said, swallowing back tears.

Out of work and without a permanent home, I knew she’d be better there.

After dropping her off, I drove back to a friend’s place, where I was staying.

Sadly, we had an argument, but

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