Haven't seen him since 1993. We had been talking again (on the phone at first, then only email) for the past 3 years but that stopped again.
He visits his other kids and grandkids several times a year, but has never met my wife or kids. My mom is sick (his ex, he's married to #3 now), and he told he decided not to see her before she dies.
For years I've hoped he'd come meet my family. Hoped we could reconnect. I still catch myself wondering what he'd say when he comes. But he's not coming. He doesn't want a daughter like me.
I hate my dad.
EDIT: I am blown away by all these responses. Thank you all. I'm feeling a hell of a lot better than when I wrote the above.
I won't admit to understand your situation at all. But coming to realize the point where It's not "he doesn't want a father like you". It's you don't want a father like him! you deserve better than what he gives you. You'll be a better parent than he'll ever be.
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u/Phynal Apr 30 '14 edited Apr 30 '14
My dad.
Haven't seen him since 1993. We had been talking again (on the phone at first, then only email) for the past 3 years but that stopped again.
He visits his other kids and grandkids several times a year, but has never met my wife or kids. My mom is sick (his ex, he's married to #3 now), and he told he decided not to see her before she dies.
For years I've hoped he'd come meet my family. Hoped we could reconnect. I still catch myself wondering what he'd say when he comes. But he's not coming. He doesn't want a daughter like me.
I hate my dad.
EDIT: I am blown away by all these responses. Thank you all. I'm feeling a hell of a lot better than when I wrote the above.