I had to come and read this again...and after reading your reply I thought about what you said.. and wanted to offer a suggestion. Maybe you could continue the piece from the daughters side of things, I dont mean re tell whats been told... but from this point on write it from her perspective.. What she thinks, and feels while this is happening to her. It may, or may not, make it easier to continue..

Perhaps its just the woman in me, but Id like to see the daughter empowered in the end, her fathers death granting her freedom.. Victorious in walking away toward the start of her life. Reborn in a way I guess.

Sorry if my suggestions offend you..I am always cautious when offering this sort of advice regarding a piece.

Once again, great write.

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