~Dear dad, I'm sorry I'm not good enough for you since you…
“~Dear dad, I'm sorry I'm not good enough for you since you got your new family I dont know what to do to make you want to see me or talk to me. its been 5 years since i've seen you. doesnt that make you a little sad? I love you but I hate you 3 years later I feel like I should give up trying to talk to you, you dont even know what I'm going to college for: its been what i've wanted to do since 7th grade. its nursing and I'm going to make it big. and youre going to miss out on everything you;ve told me you'll be there for me and it hasnt happened yet. I dont understand why you keep lying about it to me. you were my dad before you were with her and had your real family that should count for something.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A child expresses deep hurt and longing for a father who feels absent and untrustworthy, yearning for acknowledgment and support.
In simple terms: Child feels abandoned and wants validation from father.
Key Takeaway
Seek support elsewhere and set healthy boundaries.
Themes
family
abandonment
validation
grief
Mood
sad
hopeful
conflicted
Type
personal
emotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- college decisions
- family conflict
- emotional healing
- seeking support
Key Concepts
attachment
identity
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to heal without his approval?
- How might you communicate your needs effectively?
A Different Perspective
Father's perspective and reasons for distance are unknown, limiting resolution.