How do you deal with an abusive father?

I came from an abusive family especially having an abusive manipulating father. Somebody who don’t wanna be in my life permanently or give two pennies about me. He’s someone who loves to manipulate and control everything his way. He leaves out my life and come back whenever. However, my mom always took up for him and made excuses due to them being just alike. It’s the presence of a father I lone for. I always wanted a dad

How do you deal with an abusive father?
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