@mamamia-user-482898552 I can understand, in the moment it would be hard to do. I do think they can heal each other though, maybe not completely, but it would help, it would take time and both to be willing. To be acknowledged is a start.
@mamamia-user-482898552 I agree, it wouldn’t have undone the years of damage, but it would’ve been something that could allow her to heal. As someone speaking from experience, it broke my heart more not getting the acknowledgment at my fathers funeral.
Irrespective of how the half-sister came to be, she should have been acknowledged at her own father’s funeral. It’s sad that reputation couldn’t be put aside for something as important as a child’s connection to their parent.