Dearest Mario,
NO apologies are necessary, my friend. To us, to those horrid ex-relatives (for whatever lies they feel the need to conjure up), or even to yourself.
***The greatest gift that little Talia had was you, her dad. You were there with her, you were the one who rescued her from the fire so that she didn't die alone, but with you there at the hospital with her, holding her and loving her.***
This sums it up beautifully. You have shown great courage and a deep and caring love toward litte Talia. There is NO doubt in my mind that she knew that you were there for her at every possible moment. She is at peace now, all her pain and suffering are a mere memory. Please don't torture yourself with any thoughts that you couldn't have done more---you couldn't have.
It also angers me that you HAVE had to bear all of this on your already burdened shoulders (having to make funeral arrangements and having to choose what she will be buried in)it seems so unfair---as this whole ordeal has been since it's onset.
I agree with the legal aspect being brought in, you've taken the brunt of such unnecessary cruelty and something should be done about it.
We appreciate that you posted again here, and totally understand the short time that you didn't. Again, no apologies are needed for that either. We are sitting here scattered all over the globe and no way to help you-that in itself is frustrating.
Take your time in healing and grieving over this tremendous and tragic turn of events that you are caught up in. Take things day by day and post here only when you're ready. No one can expect any more of you.
My thoughts are with you several times a day, as are many others here, and my prayers are with you as well. Take care dear one,
((((Mario))))
hugs,
Annie