7. You can still act with compassion without surrendering boundaries.
If you want to help but protect your daughter, you can:
- Offer emotional support or help fundraise for unrelated donors.
- Ask if there’s a national registry where a match can be found.
- Encourage your father to widen the search beyond family.
This is not a decision you have to make alone. It might help to talk to:
- Your daughter’s pediatrician (for medical clarity).
- A counselor or therapist (for emotional clarity).
- A trusted friend or support group (for moral support).
You are already showing you’re a careful, loving parent by pausing and thinking about your daughter’s well-being. That’s what matters most.
