Yes, this is a child with issues. Yes, she ran away from home. Does that make it okay for you to cut us out of her life?
Dear Mentor,
My daughter is off the derech.
Off the derech. You know what that means, right?
A whole lot of pain all around. Sleepless nights. A challenging time, explaining her behavior to the rest of the family, wishing I could explain it to the rest of the world. Being talked about, judged, given no end of unsolicited advice.
None of this is your fault, of course. I appreciate you stepping in and doing what you believe is best for my child. And to whatever degree you’re keeping her away from harm, well, only Hashem can reward you.
I don’t want to sound ungrateful. But if your concern is genuine and your motives are pure, I’m sure you would want what’s best for my daughter. And honestly? I’m not convinced that a lot of what you’re doing is really in her best interest.
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