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Update on my note to dad...
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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 205979" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>It really is a shame when our parents can't be the parents they should be. I'm in the same boat with my mother. I guess I'm lucky that we have a relationship at all but it is strictly on her terms. I'm just not becoming an adult enough to put my foot down and say this is what I am and what I am doing with my life. Accept it or not.</p><p> </p><p>Your dad has cheated himself out of his kids. He'll ultimately lose the love and respect of his grandkids and great-grandkids if he hasn't already. His loss. Not theirs.</p><p> </p><p>I hate that you don't have a relationship with your family. I know that hurts but the reality is they are the losers, not you. As the saying goes, you can choose your friends but not your family. However, it doesn't go quite far enough -- you can choose to stay away from your family and, sometimes, it is the only option that is viable. Who knows, maybe one day they'll see what a truly wonderful person you are. If not, then stick with your friends who do love and appreciate you (including us).</p><p> </p><p>HUGS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 205979, member: 3626"] It really is a shame when our parents can't be the parents they should be. I'm in the same boat with my mother. I guess I'm lucky that we have a relationship at all but it is strictly on her terms. I'm just not becoming an adult enough to put my foot down and say this is what I am and what I am doing with my life. Accept it or not. Your dad has cheated himself out of his kids. He'll ultimately lose the love and respect of his grandkids and great-grandkids if he hasn't already. His loss. Not theirs. I hate that you don't have a relationship with your family. I know that hurts but the reality is they are the losers, not you. As the saying goes, you can choose your friends but not your family. However, it doesn't go quite far enough -- you can choose to stay away from your family and, sometimes, it is the only option that is viable. Who knows, maybe one day they'll see what a truly wonderful person you are. If not, then stick with your friends who do love and appreciate you (including us). HUGS [/QUOTE]
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