I Have a Confession

My dad died 15 years ago. I hadn’t seen him in 25 years. Isn’t that ridiculous? I made no effort. I was angry. I don’t know why but it came to mind today.

Wasted years. He never met his grandkids and vise versa. Maybe he wouldn’t have wanted to, but I was too angry to give him a chance. He was a man. An imperfect one and frankly a terrible husband and father, but what did I accomplish?

Why not forgive? Now it’s too late. The regret is always with me.

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Steve42 · 56-60, M

I don't feel bad about it at all. All the abuse and crap I had to deal with. I forgave and forgot. He has shown no sign of remorse whatsoever. He is my birth father and that is all.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@Steve42 that’s fair. Each situation is different and I would never excuse abuse and crap. Sounds like you have been wise enough to put it behind you Steve. 🙂

Steve42 · 56-60, M

@trackman11 One day someone asked me how much longer I was going to let him control my life.