I've tried for years to understand

Why my dad pushed me away. I could never understand. He passed away two years ago. I've barely felt his absence. Maybe it was a good thing to be spared such deep grief

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RedBaron · M

You never will.

The only healthy way to move forward is to acknowledge and feel the pain (perhaps with therapy) and to forgive him for hurting you and forgive yourself for being angry at him for it.

All that isn’t as easy as it sounds.

Justafantasy · M

I've skipped many a family event on purpose simply because I didn't feel like part of the family. Not pushed away, not pulled in either

Browneyesarebest79 · 41-45, F

@Justafantasy I feel this too. My family has slowly grown apart over the years for many reasons. I haven't seen most of them regularly since I was a teen.

Justafantasy · M

@Browneyesarebest79 my family just makes me feel better without them

SourceDecay · 41-45, M

Maybe for the best if all that he could offer you was pain. I'm sure it's hard because it's a relationship anyone would want to have.

akindheart · 61-69, F

my dad did the same thing. he died wheni was 11. I found out why. He didnt think i was his child. But I am according to DNA

smiler2012 · 56-60

@Browneyesarebest79 😞sorry this was the case not a good thing at all too happen

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