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A father reflects on his relationship with his daughter

Jon Kalish's daughter Meleia as a child. (Courtesy of Jon Kalish)
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Jon Kalish's daughter Meleia as a child. (Courtesy of Jon Kalish)

For years, New York City-based journalist struggled to maintain a relationship with his estranged daughter Meleia, who was born and raised in northern California. Then tragedy struck. As Father’s Day approaches, he reflects on their relationship in this essay.

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