By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:58:44 +0000

Oh my goodness, yes!
I’m going through this right now actually, I’m a 15 year old girl.
My father has never been a part of my life. I haven’t seen him for 6 years. And, only met him 3 times in my life.
A few weeks ago, I wrote my father a letter and dropped it off at his house. I went out of my way, (had to get my friends older sister to drive me out of the city to FIND his house).
I have not heard from him, and it makes me sick to my stomach. How people can do this to their own flesh and blood.
I’m an A student, don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs. I try to be the best person I can be, I try and love of what I know of my father. But as much as I TRY to hate him, I can’t.
My mom has trued relationships. but I always resent men because I think they will take plae of the father I never had.
My mom works two jobs to take care of my sister and I.
I always tell myself if anything happens like this to me, I’ll love my children unconditionally, (no matter what!)
At the age of 15, I’ve become quite independent. I have many emotions, and feeel the same way you do. You may not like hearing this from someone younger, but know that you are not alone.
You are a beautiful, strong person, and your father missed out on that.
Keep your head up,
Chelsea

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