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Mother’s Turbulent Path After Visit | Auckland News
A young mother in Taranaki faced court after a heartbreaking supervised visit with her one-year-old son left her emotionally shattered — she ended the visit early and made alarming threats about self-harm. Later, intoxicated and enraged, she unleashed chaos at two properties tied to the child’s father’s family, smashing garden ornaments, ripping a shed door off its hinges, and causing nearly $2,000 in damage. Her turbulent past — foster care, early drinking, and substance abuse — was cited by her lawyer as fuel for her explosive reaction. Found drunk after the rampage, she pleaded guilty to…
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