i hate father's day!

United States
June 14, 2009 7:59pm CST
How do you celebrate Father's day when your father was once a great dad, then screwed up your life for sooo many years, but has recently tried to make up for it?
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8 responses
15 Jun 09
try to realize that your dad is just human, and humans sometimes make mistakes (even big ones) if he is sincere in his effort to make things right again you should focus on the good things he has brought to your life and try to learn from the bad ie... what kind of parent would you like to be?
• United States
16 Jun 09
Thank you....sometimes i look at my father to see how i dont want to be with my children. He kinda set an opposite example ya know. I feel as though i would be a great parent, all though it wont be easy....my heart is big enough to tackle the obstacles.
@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
22 Jun 09
I spent my childhood moving from one foster home to another until I just ran away at age 15 and took up living on the streets in Toronto but it was better than living like that. However it doesn't affect my fathers day at all. Not sure why my father and mother put us in the Children's Aid but they never raised me and the others that did I would never call father so it doesn't matter to me. But I have a son of my own and he makes father's day all worth while to me. He got me a great little card this year, a fishing magazine as I am a fanatic about fishing and he bought me 3 scratch tickets. I won $10.00 and bought a second magazine. A great day all around. So I don't think about the father I never had only about the son who has a father he doesn't mind buy a card for each year.
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
I really love to celebrate father's day . This is the special time that I show more love to my father and giving a party of the family for him. We will show our gratitude for the things they have done to us. They disciplined us in a good way thats why we are also good citizen. He is a wonderful father to me even he is so strict but he has the reason for it. I also understand whats your feelings its because we have also differences in situations.
• Jamaica
16 Jun 09
You can celebrate Father's Day first by forgiving your father for what had happened to you. You see harboring what had happened will stop you from having a good relationship with him. He has seen the damage he had done and so he is now trying to make up for it. Forgive him Kolla and try to enjoy this new found relationship that he want to have with you.
@MrEvil (42)
• United States
15 Jun 09
At least he realizes his mistakes, and he's trying to correct them. It might only be me, but I think you should try to renew that relationship. I may be in the same situation a few years from now (except with my mom). I would jump at the chance to have her acknowledge what she's done and mend the relationship. Whatever your decision, don't take your Father's attempts for granted.
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
Hi Kolla08---recently i have received this message... now i know you nwwd it hope it will help... When Someone have hurt your feeling (like your dad) and you don't know what is the best thing to do, Just Bow your head for prayer and tell to God your feelings and Hurts! In that way God will heal your wounded heart and will teach you how to make the "noblest vengeance" which is to FORGIVE!!! HAPPY Lotting!!!!
• United States
15 Jun 09
Call him and visit for a bit. You do not have to make a big deal out of it. He knows he has messed up or he would not be trying to make up for it; because of this he should also understand that you are not ready to celebrate in an elaborate fashion. Be happy that he is trying to do better, many dads never even try. Take it one day at a time and just enjoy what you have.
• United States
15 Jun 09
Hi Kolla08 I know you might feal really bad about it and you might have your reasons. My dad have never been a lovable dad he never called or visited I had to call him and viset him. I don't know why you might not like him but you have to see that he is trying to make things better and that counts. Also it's never to late. Just try to let the bad things go and see if might work now that is trying to be there for you. I hope you make the right decision and remember is never to late to be happy with your dad.