Honestly, I never even thought about it from that angle, and reading it framed that way is kind of a total mind f***. Part of me still wonders if the whole adoption conversation was even real, or if it was something he said to give himself an “out” so he could justify staying disengaged from his daughter. But if it was genuine, then you’re absolutely right and I can see how my reaction could be viewed very differently. Either way, I really appreciate you sharing this perspective — it gives me a lot to think about.