I can understand why it would be difficult for you. Even if she is a grown adult here. Letting go of the little girl would be hard.
There were reasons for my seclusion, Ted, as I'm sure you understand.
I assure you, I didn't choose this. I certainly never intended for this to happen and I wasn't entirely receptive when it did simply because I, too, have her best interests in mind. But I fought it for too long and nearly lost her. Twice I am trying to make her happy, though. And I think the three of us getting along is a part of that.