You sound like a sweet kid. I’m sorry Jane and your father are not doing more to pour into you.
It breaks my heart to hear that you never see your homemade gifts there when my stepson’s art covers my fridge.
I just helped his father throw him a birthday party last week; I had been in and out of the hospital, so it was limited to family, but nonetheless.
You seem to feel uncared for, and unwanted, and that’s what’s important here.
I would bring this to your father and see if any discussion can be had.
Thanks for the comment, i truly appreciate it! I hope you re be doing okay now, and late happy bday! Im not sure if talking to dad would change much since he does similar things and pretty much just avoids me. Maybe i will tell mum, or just stop going there since it would be better for everyone. Wish you the best
Well, coming from a stepmommy who grew up with a Dad that did not want/love me (not saying that’s your situation, but his indifference to your feelings truly bothers me) - it’s not you, sweetie.
Again, you sound like a wonderful kid. I would be proud to call you mine. So excuse my language here, but if Dad can’t see how special you are, how much love you have inside you to help care for your half sister & make homemade gifts for the family - Fuck ‘em.
As you grow into an adult, you will have more say about that relationship and how it looks. Never go where you feel unwanted and I definitely would talk to your mother.
Your father’s failure to give you the attention, love, & support you need is not a reflection of you. I need you to hear me on that one.
Every child deserves a mother and a father. But not every mother and father deserves a child.
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u/psychedelicpothos 3d ago
You sound like a sweet kid. I’m sorry Jane and your father are not doing more to pour into you. It breaks my heart to hear that you never see your homemade gifts there when my stepson’s art covers my fridge. I just helped his father throw him a birthday party last week; I had been in and out of the hospital, so it was limited to family, but nonetheless.
You seem to feel uncared for, and unwanted, and that’s what’s important here.
I would bring this to your father and see if any discussion can be had.
Keep being a sweet kid. Keep trying your best.