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Abby Leibman

In 1995, Philip Donney's mother was murdered by his own father. After his mother's death, Philip and his sister were  raised by their aunt, Abby Leibman. In this conversation, Philip talks to Abby about how she was thrust into the role of parent for two scared and heartbroken children and how they became a family in the aftermath of tragedy.

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By Saul Gonzalez • Dec 22, 2011 • 4m Listen

In 1995, Philip Donney's mother was murdered by his own father. After his mother's death, Philip and his sister were raised by their aunt, Abby Leibman. In this conversation, Philip talks to Abby about how she was thrust into the role of parent for two scared and heartbroken children and how they became a family in the aftermath of tragedy.

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