It's Father's Day. My father is dead and I don't miss him at all.

[MuseRider]

3. I understand that completely.

Mine died when I was 19. 1973. I felt kinda bad at that time but when I remember all I remember is being beaten with whatever he could grab first, we never really knew why. My mother died when I was in my 40's, same deal only it was more mental cruelty. Why those two ever had children I will never know. We were all damaged. I came out the best, I do not know why, being the only girl it felt horrible and actually sexual although I do not remember any of that and will not ever try to find that out. My two younger brothers, one is dead and the other is an alcoholic living in his car.

My oldest son is here today for my husband who did not abuse them. The youngest did a zoom with us, he is a father himself now.

Getting out from under all of that has been hard and long and hard. I kept my temper with my kids knowing how it could be if I did not control myself.

Happy fathers day to all those who had children with good intentions for them.