I need sympathy. My dad is an emotional deadbeat. I haven't heard from him in over four years. He's a mean alcoholic who prefers to give his family the cold shoulder most of the time. In one of the rare occasions he speaks to a family member (other than me), he usually says something sneering and derisive about me. Then, his comment(s) usually get back to me.
I recently sent him a letter and picture of Jim and me on our wedding day. I explained I didn't invite him to the wedding because it would have been strange and uncomfortable whether he showed up or not. I told him I loved him and hopefully he'll feel like contacting me at some point.
What should I do? Is that all I can do?
(I'm posting this here since it's supposed to be for dysfunctional family and mental health issues)
I recently sent him a letter and picture of Jim and me on our wedding day. I explained I didn't invite him to the wedding because it would have been strange and uncomfortable whether he showed up or not. I told him I loved him and hopefully he'll feel like contacting me at some point.
What should I do? Is that all I can do?
(I'm posting this here since it's supposed to be for dysfunctional family and mental health issues)
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