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Dear Abby: After years of low self-worth, I feel I should be punished for my happiness

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY

A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
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Dear Abby: After years of low self-worth, I feel I should be punished for my happiness  — Syracuse Community news

Dear Abby: Let me start off by saying I have a great life, a good job, a loving boyfriend and family I adore. I’m a 42-year-old woman with grown children and grandkids. In the past, I struggled with low self-esteem and now choose to keep to myself.

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