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    Jan 24, 2009, 08:31 PM
    First meeting with my 11 year old daughter.
    I am about to meet my daughter for the first time, she is 11, I am petrified and nervous. I really don't know what to say, I think that I should probably start with an apology for not being there for her.
    I am also unsure of how to maintain the relationship once we have met. We live in the same city and there are no restrictions in access from what I can work out i.e.. All parties seem to be happy with the situation.
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    Jan 24, 2009, 08:34 PM

    1. don't over do being sorry, be sorry and move past it

    2. don't keep trying to make up for the past, you can never be at her kindergarten music
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    Jan 25, 2009, 07:30 AM
    You have a lot of getting to know each other, that's your focus. If she has questions, be honest in your answers, and don't force the dialog, or let guilt make you stupid.
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