We spend years trying to fix what could have been formed differently. Legacy does not begin later—it is shaped early through presence, boundaries, and responsibility. When formation comes first, daughters grow secure instead of needing repair.

Protection is not control. It is responsibility. A daughter learns her worth long before she can articulate it—through what is defended, what is confronted, and what is never ignored. When fathers protect wisely and consistently, daughters grow up knowing their value does not need to be negotiated.