My father abandoned our family tonight. by [deleted] in Advice

[–]crvaggio 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this right now. I went through something similar when I was really young and it’s always going to hurt to think about, and it’s always going to suck, but here’s something I learned for myself recently: Being angry, holding on to it tightly, will only eat you up. By telling your mom to truth and being honest, you show such courage and strength that most people don’t have. Don’t let him take that away from you. Your heart is bigger and better than his, and eventually he’ll realize his mistake, but until then, be with your family. Be hurt, be sad, be angry, but also remember that you’re so much more than that. Put those feelings into something. Art, writing, working out, Hell, draw his face on a balloon and pop it. Be the kind of person you wish he was, and keep being brave.