Dear Absent Dad,

I’m sorry your dad has not been there for you. It sounds like you’ve done an admirable job of learning to manage without him and you’re smart to be realistic. You don’t hate him, nor should you, but you’re not in a hurry to be hurt again. It’s healthier to be clear-eyed about difficult circumstances. You don’t have to explain to your dad that you can’t trust him, but if you feel you need to be honest, you could say, “You’re my dad and I love you, but it was hard wishing you were around. I can’t pretend everything is perfect between us.” Ideally, you can stay in each other’s lives, but continue to be as grounded and sensible as you are. Meantime, I’m glad your mother is there for you.

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by Carol Weston | 2/1/2016