Q: Most people are really thrilled when they announce their daughter's engagement. I am actually quite miserable and embarrassed. I don't know if I should go ahead and unhappily make the wedding preparations or if I should state my negative opinion and announce that I will not be supportive or involved in the plans. I don't know which direction is the better parenting choice.
My daughter, Jill, lost her father quite suddenly and traumatically when she was five years old....
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