“Maya, I don’t expect forgiveness. I just wanted you to know I think about that little girl every day. I was sick. Not an excuse. But I’m clean now, and I’m sorry. I’ll never be your father the way you deserved. But if you ever want to write back, I’ll be here.”
“I’m glad you’re sober. I can’t have a relationship with you. But I’m not the little girl at the window anymore. That girl survived. And she doesn’t need you to come back. She’s already home.” “Maya, I don’t expect forgiveness
“And you showed up.”