Today is my dad's birthday.
I havent spoken with him in years. Generally, it's impossible to communicate with him without him making me feel like shit. I lived with him after my parents divorced, and continued to live with him until the day I graduated high school. He didnt speak a single word to me the entire last 10 or 11 months I lived with him, nor acknowledge my presence. He didnt come to my graduation.
I almost forgot his birthday this year. It hadnt actually occurred to me until I saw the date on the calendar this morning that today is the day. This is the first year that's happened.
I wasnt planning on calling him. I wasnt planning on sending him a card. Does that mean I shouldnt be feeling guilty having almost forgotten the date?
I havent spoken with him in years. Generally, it's impossible to communicate with him without him making me feel like shit. I lived with him after my parents divorced, and continued to live with him until the day I graduated high school. He didnt speak a single word to me the entire last 10 or 11 months I lived with him, nor acknowledge my presence. He didnt come to my graduation.
I almost forgot his birthday this year. It hadnt actually occurred to me until I saw the date on the calendar this morning that today is the day. This is the first year that's happened.
I wasnt planning on calling him. I wasnt planning on sending him a card. Does that mean I shouldnt be feeling guilty having almost forgotten the date?
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eta:
awww... that's really sad. but it doesn't sound like it's your fault. how fucked up is that for a dad to not even acknowledge his son's presence for almost a year when they're living together? if you're open to the possibility of reconciling, then i'd suggest sending a card to let him know that you still think of him. but if you're really angry and never want to talk to him again anyway, then i'd say just forget it. just the opinion of someone who doesn't even know you...
gregweed:
Very true, every night since Wednesday has been SG hangouts and me getting drunk, so I haven't needed to write out anything new. I'm headed over to Venice's place right now to grab my bag. I'll give you a ring and swing by with your dvd and calculator while I'm in the area.