In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is torn about sharing letters with her daughter that were written by her late father.

He wrote letters to her for future milestones like college, marriage, children. Should she see these even if that isn't her life experience?

I had a health scare, and it made me concerned that, if I do nothing, my daughter may have to negotiate finding the letters in my absence as well. I don’t know what to do."

Your husband has given your daughter an immensely touching gift. I’d encourage you to give your daughter the letters, as soon as it feels right to you. When you do,