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In a twist of fate, after a heated argument, her partner grew distant and abruptly severed financial ties. This left her in a vulnerable position, holding no personal cards and relying completely on his finances. The reality hit hard when he arranged for a friend to pack her belongings and leave them outside her friend's apartment. Returning to New York in the dead of winter, she faced the grim reality of having no permanent place to live.