Jacqueline, I remember reading about your daughter dying.
For the life of me I cannot begin to understand how it feels, but it's at the very least very devastating.
A good friend recognises things. In your case you were forever changed, She could have been there to help you in whatever way possible. She chose otherwise.
Losing a child can never be compared to losing a father. It' not that the loss isn't hard, but it's a lot easier to deal with than the loss of a child.
It seems she has power over you, and that is not fair.
If she were to turn up tomorrow, I wonder, would she be worth the risk?