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I wanna see my absent mother but my dad doesn't thing it's a great idea. What should I do?

I'm thinking about visiting my mom before my senior year starts which is in two weeks. My mom said goodbye to us and left letters for us to have her own life. No she didn't abandon us. Anyways so my mom is......well busy. I've been waiting for a phone call all day today and she never called. I called her twice but she never picked up. She told me she was going to arrive at my 13th birthday. I've waited for 9 hours. My dad distracted me by games, dancing and wanted me to have fun which I did. My dad kept telling me to not get my hopes up. My mom never showed up. I called and asked what happened. She never called back. Then two months later she said she forgot and didn't feel sorry for it. I'm thinking about living with her but my dad doesn't know about it. My best girl plans said it's a crazy idea and I'll end up hurt again as usual. This time I'm sure my mom will appricate it.

I just need my mother and my dad said seeing her isn't worth it and she is just going to hurt me again.
abe182 · 46-50, M
No. She's not right in the head and your dad knows best. Don't fight him on this one please.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@abe182 Why can't I live with her?
abe182 · 46-50, M
@UnlovedDaughter01 she may not have the money, the room, or want you living with her. That's a huge thing to ask of someone and you can't just assume that either.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@abe182 😔. I guess I have no mom
trust in your dad. not your mom.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@TwiddlerofThumbs Of course I trust my dad but I just want to see my mom. I haven't seen her in 8 years.
@UnlovedDaughter01 Of course. Shes your mom! But it sounds like shes... a lot broken and not wanting to be that. Trying to get her to be who you want is likely to cause you more pain than you are aware of yet. you need to let her make the next move. live your life and let her come to you. She knows, with your contact, that you are interested. Moms like this.... there is always a good reason they are not with you, and it is always about them. not you.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
Shell · 31-35, F
Your mom doesn't seem to deserve or appreciate the special gift you are. Don't make it easy. Even though you crave her love. Love yourself, protect yourself, do whats best for you
Shell · 31-35, F
@UnlovedDaughter01 oh I know, but yours doesn't sound like much of one
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@Shell 😭😭 what am I suppose to do without my mother around? I see kids talking it their moms. Why can't I have that?
Shell · 31-35, F
Don't worry, you might not know it now but you'll be stronger because of this impact on your life. Hopefully if you have kids, youll be the best mom you can. And it sounds like dad is trying. Soon youll really appreciate all he's done
ScarletWitch · 26-30, F
Dont. She doesnt want you the way you want her.

Tbh I'm the kind of person who would hold this against her.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@ScarletWitch I wish she did. Even my best friends said, "Why do you wanna live with a woman that didn't want me and she breaks promises." That hurt
Gemini43 · 80-89, M
It’s always possible your mom had good reasons to leave. Maybe she felt it was for the best. It’s hard when kids get caught up in relationship issues. You speak of wishing to live with her, but how do you know she will make you welcome. How will your dad feel, after all he has looked after you since. Won’t he be hurt?Go see her for sure, but don’t make any decisions long term until you know it is not only what you want to do, but it’ll work. Good luck anyway.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@Gemini43 She didn't have a good reason to leave
65Roses · 26-30, F
God, please don’t do that, you’ll most likely regret it.

Listen to your dad, he’s right.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@65Roses I'm not leaving. Just because I made it 8 years without my mom doesn't mean I don't need her. I'm going to be a woman and I need my mom to teach me to be one. My friends have their moms and their moms are RIGHT there when they need them. What I'm I suppose to do? My aunts and grandma dont count. I get jealous seeing people with their moms. Mothers Day is hard for me.
65Roses · 26-30, F
@UnlovedDaughter01
There are many people out there who have grown into amazing human beings without a parent, and some without either of them...
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@65Roses true but my friends have their moms
Nyloncapes · 61-69, M
She will just keep letting you down
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@Nyloncapes but she's my mother
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
Not all people are meant to be parents. It’s great she was able to give you life & then leave you in capable hands. But we must believe who people are. Not what they say to us but what they show us through action.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit She broke out hearts when she left. I need her.
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
I’ve had someone who was supposed to love & protect me, fail me. It’s a terribly lonely & ugly feeling. But please believe me when I tell you that you don’t [i]need[/i] her. You want her love & yes you deserve the love a good parent should give. But that doesn’t mean she will be capable or willing to give you that. I’m sorry you have to face this. @UnlovedDaughter01
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

 
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