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As told to Ann DeGrey.

When I moved to the Gold Coast , I was looking to make a fresh start.

My relationship back home had ended in a messy, drawn-out breakup , and I was emotionally and financially drained . My sister Crissy* and I had always been great mates, so when she offered me her spare room while I got back on my feet, I felt lucky. I thought, Thank God I've got family I can count on.

But it wasn't such a great experience, at all.

At first, it was pretty good. Crissy lives in a stunning modern townhouse not far from the beach and close to shops. She works in PR and ma

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