How many of You still Have Your Dad around?

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**My Dad Died Back in May 2021 on My Sister's Birthday. Happy Father's Day to ALL DADS!!! xxoo

Leapfrog00 · Accepted Answer

Mine died in 2007. Relationships with parents can be difficult. My parents were abusive, physically and mentally. My father used to take out his anger on me if I was the only one around. I wish I could say I miss him, but I don't. I miss certain memories from when I was little, I remember he would go to work at 5 in the morning and I would go to the window and watch him step into his pick-up truck with his two bologna sandwiches and his can of Pepsi. That was before I knew what abuse was though.

I miss some of the memories, but not him. After undergoing several hours of therapy, hospitalization, and several medications, I learned that it's OK not to care about someone who caused you post traumatic stress. Both my father and his sister, my aunt, were both narcissists, and the world is a better place without people like that. It might sound insensitive, but narcissists are dangerous people, extremely dangerous, so dangerous, they are capable of murder, but unlike people with a conscience, if they kill someone, they feel no guilt.

If my father wouldn't have been like that, I would definitely miss him, and think about him all the time.

Rohaan2020 · Accepted Answer

M sorry to know about ur dad... u mist rlly miss him... my dad is with me... i pray for the peace of ur dad's soul.. he'd be so proud of you nd ur sister

silvermoon84 · Accepted Answer

My dad was an alcoholic and an abuser. My mom tolerated it until after she had me. She finally divorced him some time in 1985, when she ran out of baby formula. She gave him money, told him to go to the store and buy formula. He took the money and bought alcohol instead, and told her to give me water instead of formula. He’s been out of our lives since then. My mom’s father and 2 brothers helped my mom raise me after that, so it worked out because then I had three father figures instead of one, and he wasn’t any of them.

ShesRad80 · Accepted Answer

sorry for your loss @paris13, i lost both my parents back to back but yeah mines been gone for 10 years

Beatrix7 · Answer

mines died when i was 18 i didn't cry at his funeral but i think that was shock because in my 20nts it hit me that i actually would never see him again and he's no coming back i guess i just didn't want to beileve that he died at 18 i was more a daddys girl my other 2 sisters where mummies girls and it depresed the lide out me for about 1 year

Qwertsy · Answer

Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My Dad is still around, but we don’t see each other often. We live hours away from each other. I have kids of my own now, and it’s tough to travel to see my parents often, and both my parents work schedules don’t line up to travel together easily. We have a good relationship talk often.

Anonymous · Answer

My dad was an abuser.

When he was around he would beat the crap out of me and my mom. Tie up and and throw us in the closet.

It tool my mom a few years to run away and he would find us. The beating would start all over again.

Life was miserable up to the age of 8. That when my mom shot him dead.

A gun saved my moms life

Massageman · Answer

In my heart. And in my mind. He- along with my maternal grandpa and his own dad a bit- directly or through him taught me many manual crafts and skills, including machine sewing, hand sewing, woodworking and (basic) electrical work. The music and cooking came from my mom's side.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

Sorry about Thy papa! My own Abba moved to Haifa, Abrahamland, got a couple kids there, and now, he ain’t calling me. למה, אבא? I miss him. Not being to talk to him is like not having him. I also have a stepfather, but I wonder if he is a true father, the way he treats me.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

That is too bad about your Dad. 🥹

My Dad is still around, I was just at my mom and dad's the past few days and took them both out for breakfast while I was there. It's one of his favorite meals of the day.

strateguy632 · Answer

story, one mother day, my mom pointed out "now is mothers day", so i asked oh which day is children day? she said "every day is childrens day" so i wisecracked "every day is mother day meaning SAME for mother day and father day.

ChezzD · Answer

Never met my father, my mother had to separate from him while I was an infant. He was an abusive, pretty nasty person from a family well involved in criminality and well known from the area he was from. He tried to get some sort of visiting access but when that failed he seemed to vanish off the planet, not even CSA could find him.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

He passed away 6 months ago.  we celebrated and did some cute crafts with my 1st grade students. So they have something to bring home to their dad.

Yzrch · Answer

Mine is still around. He's going a bit senile in my opinion but he still has 98% of his wits. A bit grumpy (inherited from his mom who was a chronic pessimist) but will talk your ear off about jazz, sports, or baseball. Was a respiratory therapist for the better part of 25 years, so if I ever have lung issues he knows how to help. Loves books on medicine and anatomy so I bought him a book he wanted for Father's Day.

Littlenikki318 · Answer

My dad died April 16th of this year 💔 I miss him so much. He was not my biological dad, but he loved me and raised me my entire life when he didn’t have to. He stayed by my side through everything. And I stayed by his side until the funeral home picked him up.

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

All I got is my Dad left, my Mom died in 2020.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I haven't seen either of my parents since 2006. I don't even know where they live now.

LostandFound__x · Answer

I’m sorry to hear about your dad! Very grateful that I still have my dad around. I almost lost him twice in my life. Once in 2005 and another in 2018.

nolabels · Answer

My dad has been gone since 1970. Mom just passed. It's all good. Happy Father's Day Weekend!

katiesmuff · Answer

Am happy to say my father is still with us and very healthy. Sorry about the loss of your father and on such a special family day to boot.

comekitty · Answer

Yes, my dad is still around 🙂 I'm really sorry to hear your dad has passed. That must be difficult especially this time of year.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Oh he around. He just know not to be around me

Dysney1023 · Answer

:’( I’m so so so sorry for your loss. I am so grateful I do.

Emelina · Answer

I still do, and I learned a lot from him growing up.

Apulu_Imback · Answer

Yes, my dad is still here. Gracefully coming near his 50's. He will be 49 year old this June.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Mine died 17 years ago. Mom died 10.5 years later a week after my b-day. They both made it to 81.

Anonymous · Answer

My dad is a good dad, and I haven't always been the best daughter. I am finally at a place financially where I can take him to a steak dinner for Father's Day... he apparently bragged on it to his girlfriend

Lynx122 · Answer

Nope he's in Canada and I don't wanna see him. I'm sorry about your dad hug.

delilahlovesyou · Answer

It’s Father’s Day 😯 I didn’t even know lol. But to answer the question, yeah he’s still around

clampfan101 · Answer

I do. Good thing too because I’m so dependent on him… I love him, but there’s so much he apparently can’t teach me until my younger special needs sister moves out.

WilliamPamer446 · Answer

im sorry buddy yes my dad is still around

SadyConfused1998 · Answer

My dad is still very much alive Dad is my world

Agape93 · Answer

I honestly don't know if he's alive. I wager he is but I don't know for sure

Titanic1912 · Answer

I do. My mom and sister are out of the country and out of the continent. I’ll be home with my dad this Father’s Day.

KatherineJ · Answer

I do. I’m sorry that you don’t have yours here anymore, but I am sure he is looking down on you and smiling.

lisalikes · Answer

Mine is still around, and he still puts up with me. I guess dads can tolerate a lot.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Eh. I see my dad maybe a couple times a year

Anonymous · Answer

sorry to hear about your dad - yes mine is, he's never been the greatest father or husband but i'm lucky to have him all the same

Sparkie460 · Answer

I don't have either of my parents. My dad died in 2005 from cancer and my mom died in 2013 from heart failure.  I'm sorry about your dad.

ChiTown33 · Answer

Still in spirit. I'll always carry him with me. ❤️

AutisticLonelyWoman · Answer

I was 19 when mine passed. It was last year

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Never had my dad around growing up since he lived in another country.  Now, I see my dad once a year.

AviatorTom · Answer

My father died many years ago, and my mother died a few years after that. I had a good relationship with both parents. They taught me well.

llorando · Answer

Still do, he's in his 70's, so not many years left of having him around.

Christoff92 · Answer

Sure. But me and my Father don't talk. Personal reasons 😕

Surely · Answer

Mine passed away at 86 going on 26 years ago!

DextroShade · Answer

Mine is still around and doing well, keeping himself busy.

Likes2drive · Answer

My dad is still around and lives in Florida, I just saw him in March

LiamJHayden · Answer

Mine passed when I was 19. September 16, 2014.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Died several years ago, a long with everyone else.

Alex8736 · Answer

Mine passed in 2015 but his spirit is with me everyday

Frosst14 · Answer

I haven’t seen him since I was four. I do however have 10+ Hispanic half sisters that I haven’t ever met from different mothers because of him.

YesterdaysProof · Answer

My Dad was never there, So he has never been around. He is alive out there somewhere though.

imanoverthinker · Answer

im sorry about your dad:( but the answer is yes, I still have a dad

BobbieBoy666 · Answer

My Dad passed away this past April 22 2023. 😥

Anonymous · Answer

Oh ok. No , I don't have.  You've lost your mother too , sad to hear. Are you married or otherwise it might feel lonely

loves2learn · Answer

Mine is still kicking it. 😊

menina · Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Paris. May your father rest in peace. My father is still around, but he was never a good parent.

MemeSupreme · Answer

they're not dead, but one is around kinds and the other i like to pretend is lol

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Still going strong.

Siri137 · Answer

Nah, he's dead.

mandyfire98 · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about your dad.

Sexiestjohnson · Answer

So sorry for your loss. I still have my dad. In fact, I have gained more dad's and family along the way.

DJB72 · Answer

My dad died young. He was 56. I'm nearly that age now. I held his hand as he left this world. Feels like yesterday but it's 24 years

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