Overcoming Adversity: A Successful Woman's Journey to Regain Confidence.

A successful woman who faced several challenges in her life, including a violent husband and a special-needs child, is struggling to move on from her past and feels like a "has-been." She seeks advice on how to be happy and move forward. The columnist recommends reframing her narrative and seeking help from a mental health practitioner. In another letter, a mother and daughter both applied for the same job, causing tension between them. The columnist advises discussing the situation and moving forward.