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Jennifer's father was an ongoing source of active pain to her. She acknowledged early on that she wanted a relationship with him but was afraid he would not reciprocate. Antonia is coming from a completely different place, which is just as valid. She says she does not want anything to do with the father and she may very well be telling the truth and the whole truth. Jennifer had to shoulder a huge burden growing up, with a sick mother and a sister to care for, and may have missed the presence of a father. Antonia may have had completely different circumstances. Also, she is a different person. There doesn't have to be a pit of despair or sense of loss for Antonia or for everyone in a similar situation. The issue has been brought to her attention numerous times, and if she does decide it is an issue for her, she will pursue it. I do not see her as afraid to do so.
It will be good for Antonia to hear Jennifer's story, but if Antonia gets a little short with people who assume that she has to be hiding some tragic sense of loss for this father in name only, I don't really blame her.
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