Melinda left Kim with Daddy Dearest because she wanted to be with another man. Plain and Simple. She also told that to Kim three times as I recall. She knew he was abusive but her new boyfriend didnt want Kim around so Melinda left her. Melinda came to the SO house to try and make amends to Kim ( it cant' be done ) for what she had done, Daddy Dearest didnt. He of course is the abuser and Melinda is the deserter.
You cant make anyone be accountable for their actions unless they are willing and I believe that Daddy Dearest is probably in total denial and has no intention of addressing the problem with Kim or anyone else for that matter. He knew he was beating and starving and hurting a child but he didnt care. So what makes anyone think he cares now? HE doesnt' give a rip. Again I say Dr. Stan said it all when he gave his speech at Kim's graduation.
We can all speculate but in the end unless Daddy Dearest comes forward there is nothing that Kim can do about him. From what Kim said during her time in the SO house she has next to nothing of a relationship with him. What good would it do her to try and have it out with him if he isnt willing to listen. Besides form the sounds of what he did to Kim during her childhood he has a screw loose somewhere. As far as comparing Kim to Melinda there is no comparison and that is that. Kim did the best she could and I wish her well and God Bless her and I hope she and Jeff and Jax live happily ever after. We only heard bits and pieces of Kim's childhood and it was probably so much worse than we can imagine. It was bad enough that Dr. Stan got
chocked up and actually cried. That speaks volumes doesnt it?
PEACE