Celebrity
Susan Visser hoped her addicted father would be left by his wife when she was a child
Actress Susan Visser recalls her mother Ellie leaving her addicted father when Susan was 12 years old. The departure provided safety and allowed Susan to express emotions suppressed during their turbulent childhood. Years later, after her father’s death at age 24, Susan shared grief and relief with her mother, noting that he never realized his potential despite his talents and family.
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