Should I Let My Father Back Into My Life?

Should I Let My Father Back Into My Life?

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[nahalymtl]

Such a beautiful, empathetic and unexpected answer here. Remind us that each case of an absentee parent is different. I was so quick to judge. Lesson learnt.

[anne]

Forgiveness with boundaries for you... no expectations will keep your heart safe... just remember you will always have yourself love and yet give compassion... not everyone is healthy...I loved my father and he was a lost sad soul...those were his... not mine...I was so sad he could not see the love everyone had for him, his choice, nothing to do with his love for me or my love for him...

[Leoppassion]

The parents care so much so that they are willing to sacrifice themselves. The irony is that the child does not want that. They want their parents. I feel that closure can happen.

[BanjoBitty]

The man on the phone has the maturity to give it a shot, because as John said, he knows it's not gonna heal him. And he knows not to expect much from his dad. He's had to heal on his own. Meaning he's healthy enough to walk away if he needs to. I have bipolar 1. I'm lucky to have healthy relationships. But I definitely have felt life would be better for my loved ones without me. I'm in therapy and finally found a therapist who seems right for me. My dad has bipolar also, and he didn't have the knowledge or resources to face it. He's in his 70s. Let's just say, I don't have a relationship with him. So I understand why the caller would be hesitant.

[Graykitty-jq]

Remember he has mental health issues and not his fault. Reach out, don’t live with any “woulda coulda shoulda”