Are you close to your father? Happy Father's Day!!!

I am adopted. I don't know my biological dad, but my adoptive dad is the best. I feel so blessed to have him in my life. He is strict but kind, pushes me but is so supportive, and has taught me all the right values I need to be successful in life. Thank you Daddy...I love you!!!

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UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

Not very, used to be but he has very literally completely lost his mind at this point. Glad you have such a great father figure in your life, though.

giggles143 · 26-30, F

@UndeadPrivateer: Well, if my dad ever got like that I hope that I would still be by his side for him. I'm sure it's not very easy, but maybe now is when he needs you most? Sorry, not trying to tell you what to do.

UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

@giggles143: Tried, unfortunately doesn't work that way. He's dangerous and uncooperative. Even just communicating with him is both intensely grating and depressing.

giggles143 · 26-30, F

@UndeadPrivateer: Well, kept the positive memories with you and when he's ready, be there for him. I hope he finds his way back. Thanks for sharing.

UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

@giggles143: I hope so too, though I doubt it. He has only gotten worse with time. He was never entirely there, was a pretty bad absentee parent the vast majority of the time, but I don't hold his insanity against him. It wasn't something he chose.

giggles143 · 26-30, F

@UndeadPrivateer: Mental illness is such a sad thing.