Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Paulina and Claude found love later in life, when Claude was already suffering from persistent heart problems. Despite Claude’s health problems, Paulina was determined to care for him and extend their time together for as long as possible. When that time was cut shorter than expected Paulina wrestled with feelings of self blame. However, she soon came to the realization that there was nothing she could or would have done differently.

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