Her Safety Came First
Dale considered himself to be a bad parent. He only wanted to be a parent, and he saw Lise as his ideal child. He made a mistake, though, because she refused to engage in conversation with him and he didn’t want to press the matter. He actually wanted to make sure she was alright!
Her Safety Came First
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Wanting A Connection
He naturally wanted to communicate with his daughter, but he was hesitant. Was it appropriate to force a relationship if she so fervently wanted to break off the connection? He came to the conclusion that all he really needed to know was that she was safe; the rest was up to her.
Wanting A Connection
