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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Foxyfoxfox · 51-55, F

You protected yourself and your family from his abuse and crap. Don't regret that

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@Foxyfoxfox thank you. I could have done that easily without the anger. In all honesty I was very selfish. But, thank you for saying that. I really do appreciate it. 🙂

SW-User

I'm sorry. 🤗🤗🤗

Regret is a heavy burden to bear and doesn't change the past.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

That’s true. I’m a little too busy to think about it often. Just kind of wormed it’s way in today. 🙂@SW-User

Thank you.

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.

Piper · 61-69, F

I wouldn't know if your choice was "ridiculous", of course. To me though, it does sound like a sad thing, all around.

trackman11 · 61-69, M

@Piper I think that is fair. For me it’s been a reminder to forgive and not take anything for granted.
Thank you. 🙂

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