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Tracy Ferrara
Dear Abby Letter

Dear Abby,
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Proctor. I am from a small town, with huge problems. I am the wife of John Proctor. He is the sweetest man you will ever come across, but at the same time I think I need you’re help. A friend of mine gave me the advice to write you this letter, and that you would be able to help me. I guess I’ll just tell you my problem straight up. My husband cheated on me, and now I have an extremely hard time trusting him. Don’t get me wrong, I love this man with all my heart and soul, but at the same time one cannot help but think those horrible thoughts, “What if he does it again?” “Does he still love me?” and they never stop. The big problem is, the woman he had the affair with, still loves him. She wants him so badly and I do not know what to do.
This is where you come in I guess. I need your help badly. I need to know how I can find ways to trust him. What if I can never trust him? What if he does this again? Should I leave him? Please help! You are my last resort. I love this man so much, but at the same time I can not forget the past.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Proctor

Dear Elizabeth,
Firs and foremost, thank you for writing me, I am honored that you think I can help you with your problem. It sounds to me that you are torn in two very different directions. I understand that you love your husband very much, and you both have a deep connection, but will you ever be able to get over the past? You can’t keep living in the past Elizabeth. You need to know that it takes a strong woman to be able to not necessarily forget, but to forgive. If you love this man (which it sounds like you do) confront him on your feelings, make him realize how much it hurts you still, and that you are having problems trusting him, but at the same time do not put all the blame on him, and do not get angry or scream.
Remember if you love this man, fight for him. Do not let this woman get in your way. Instead of getting angry at him because you feel like he is committing adultery behind your back, trust him. Do not give into that feeling, because it will just eat you alive. It sounds like your husband, John is one of a kind and you are extremely lucky to be married to such a man. Don’t give up Elizabeth, I know you have the fight in you, just get over these rough times, and happiness will eventually come with your hard work.

Sincerely,
Abby

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