A local reporter had learned about the medical-device company and wanted to profile its founder.

The proposed story focused on a “broken veteran who became a millionaire after betrayal.” I turned it down.

Priya read the pitch over my shoulder and grimaced.

“That’s three separate clichés and an invasion of privacy in one headline.”

“I don’t want the girls to become part of a story they didn’t choose,” I said.

We offered the reporter an interview with Daniel about accessible technology instead.