A retired Marine reflects on his relationship with his daughter Ellie, whom he raised after discovering she is not his biological child. Initially upset, he accepted her as his daughter. Now, he contemplates revealing the truth about her parentage to her. Another parent, mourning the loss of a child, struggles with receiving condolence letters from estranged relatives, feeling overwhelmed by grief and unsure how to acknowledge their gestures while needing space to heal. Both individuals face complex emotional challenges about family and honesty.
"Your daughter deserves to know that while you have always loved her, you are not her biological father. Does anyone know who he may be?"
"It has been really hard. My husband and I are doing our best to take care of our younger children and put our lives back together."
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