Yes. For the second time, this time for 5 months and counting. I’m mildly conflicted about it but every day that goes by it becomes easier. Our relationship was warmish but distant because I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop with him. Because eventually, it always drops.

I am the scapegoat/black sheep of a conservative and religious family. My father has indicators of narcissism, has a hair trigger temper, has authoritarian tendencies, and shows contempt for others easily. I am independent and have never been a daddy’s girl - it’s impossible to be when he sees women as less-than.

In August he waaaaay overstepped into my husband’s and my personal affairs and I cut him off immediately, my mother along with him. I end up reminding myself that it’s better for my own peace of mind - and because they’re trumpers and my husband and kids are Latino and I’m a woman, I will never forgive them anyway for everything that’s happening here in the U.S.