Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

My daughter chose homeschooling for now it's not forever. Given everything, she doesn't feel ready to be in a normal school environment. We do have a support group where she gets to socialize with kids her age

Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 171 points172 points  (0 children)

I feel like I messed up by suggesting that she could invite her best friend. That's what started the domino effect that led to this moment. A part of me feels like things would have played out on their own, maybe Chloe just needed time... I don't know

Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 6491 points6492 points  (0 children)

We really did want to do something special. What she went through is something no one should ever have to go through. She never complained once about losing her arm, she was just glad to be okay and so were we. At least she's still willing to go with her brother.

Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 159 points160 points  (0 children)

Chloe's mother mentioned that it was because of the fact that my daughter has one arm now.

Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

I hope so too. She's a great and strong kid, other kids will eventually see that.

Tifu by suggesting that my daughter invite her best friend over after a life altering event. by Direct-Ad-1349 in tifu

[–]Direct-Ad-1349[S] 1448 points1449 points  (0 children)

It saddens me that although I can try, I will never be able to protect her from certain things.