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Explain to my drug addict dad why I've almost completely cut him out of my life?

User Profile: Annaeowyn
Annaeowyn April 21st, 2021

Hi? I am a young adult, who's dad has taken drugs all of my life. Usually, this haven't had a big impact on me, because my parents are divorced and I rarely see him (I also have a Stepdad who I basically consider my father) Now, I've gotten into my first relationship with a boy, who think that I owe my dad an explanation for why I don't want to see him. This has led me to doubt myself, because I have spent so many years learning that I don't have to talk to my dad more than I can handle, and after how much he has hurt me, I don't think he deserves an explanation. But I don't know if I'm too harsh and my boyfriend is right, or if he just doesn't understand what it's like? (I'm sorry if this doesn't make sense or if I've written the wrong place)

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User Profile: Psychomachy
Psychomachy April 21st, 2021

It just sounds like he doesn’t understand what it’s like , do what’s best for you and tbh you don’t owe your dad no explanation does he want to talk to you ? Has he reached out ?

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User Profile: Annaeowyn
Annaeowyn OP April 22nd, 2021

Well my dad usually says the typical "I wanna see you soon" kinda stuff, but he can't really handle seeing me that much, also because he has other things to do (partying and seeing his friends). I mostly only talk to my dad when he calls on my birthday, or if I call him on the rare occasion. But the reason he doesn't call or text more often is also that I rarely answer him. But me and my dad has never talked about all of this, when we do actually see each other we just pretend that everything is fine

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User Profile: pinkMap4438
pinkMap4438 May 21st, 2021

Hello, Do you think it’s time to talk? Or Are you fine with the way things are building up?

User Profile: bernardand
bernardand July 23rd, 2021

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