On the one hand, my father lost his dad when he was 12, so he is not perfect. I want to assume he is atleast trying his best. But this past year, “his best” was “OK with punching his children” and as far as I know, hasnt seen his grand children. (My sister has a kid. Living happy with her partner. Since sister and partner is not married, my dad doesnt acknowlege them.)

Im OK with skipping the birthday text to father, but mother (who i still talk to) insist i send the text.

  • MidsizedSedan@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    8 个月前

    Am in contact with Mom, but not depedant. Dad is only my “mechanic”. Only “dependant” for car things. Know nothing about cars. (My joke is taken off youtbe but; Guy A:“how big is the engine?” Guy B:“About this big” holding up his hands ~1m apart)

    Yeah. If he wanted a birthday text once a year, he ahould have not punched his way to “victory”.

    I do look back on the night thst he showed his true colours. I could have called the police about a disturbance, but i didnt. (Religious brainwashing about dad is right, no matter what)

    But i didnt.

    This June is 1 year of the Straw that broke the Camels back. Wonder how life would be if i made that phone call…