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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, there are financial things to think about, on my end. Already working to get her on my insurance. She doesn’t need to deal with those things, but I certainly do. [/quote]

I am so sorry your DD has to go through such a loss at such a young age. The only thing I will say is that this will affect her (and all of you) for the rest of your lives. The waves of grief will ebb and flow but they will be there forever.  It will manifest itself in different ways for a long time to come.

That includes you, too. No matter your relationship with him this was the father of your child. While there may be a good fatherly-figure in your current husband, he should be prepared that he may wind up being the whipping post and an outlet for some strong emotions. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but it will show up.

I know you are all in a state of shock and thinking about the practicalities seems to be the "productive" thing to do. (Don't forget contacting Social Security as your daughter is entitled to benefits.) Which is true, to a certain extent. Just don't let that get ahead of the need for grieving and a focus on emotional support. [/quote]

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