Fairytale goes awry when bipolar devastates a family
How untreated mental illness can mess up finances and fidelity in a marriage
21 November 2022 - 16:44
It was a fairytale romance come true for Gerhard* when he met an irresistible 19-year-old woman in May 1997. They were married by September. But the couple, who worked at the SA Revenue Service, were not destined to have a happy ending despite their love for each other and lasting commitment...
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