comments are weird if she wants to share then so be it wtf 😭
2026-06-25 17:25:14
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Lunny :
I think if ur dad made the effort to email u every year, he must've some awareness of what he did/done. personally I would take it slow, and only reply to his email once, then see if his behaviour resurfaces in his response(if he replies to u). this way it helps u affirm if he has changed for the better, or protects u from his negative behaviour that u cut contact with him for
2026-06-25 09:34:35
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sereil :
Even if people have similar experiences, you're unique, your life experience is unique, what you and your mom lived through is unique to you both.
The correct choice is what you think is best for you. Has your dad changed? Maybe, maybe not. Reconnecting doesn't mean you're automatically back to being in a father-daughter relationship either.
As with anything delicate, just take your time with it. No need to rush into a decision.
2026-06-25 20:29:09
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Marce | Psych & Analysis :
If you are conflicted, I think its a sign that a deep part of you still want to connect with him
2026-06-25 07:22:02
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fakedread :
It’s all of our first time living…. I think it’s maybe worth an email back.
2026-06-25 08:33:28
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Soy :
The right answer will always be what you want to do, Yvonne. If you want to try and reconnect with him then it’s the right thing to do. If you want to stay away from him then it’s right too. It’s just a matter of deciding if you want him back in your life or not. This decision takes time so do not rush yourself.
2026-06-25 09:34:50
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MissGinaDarling :
Cut off my mom about 10 years ago too. As much as it would be nice to have a mom, I will not allow her in my life unless she acknowledges and apologizes for what she’s done. Wishing you peace bb ❤️
2026-06-25 09:03:11
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itsabellahutch :
I think the hardest part is having made peace and then finding all of this out. We love u Yvonne! Best of luck
2026-06-25 06:48:25
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Feyolen :
In the end, we don’t know what he did, so reconnecting is a decision you have to make. What I will say is don’t lock yourself into one decision or the other just because thats how its been. Take time to consider the options at least, and you’ll be able to not regret your decision
2026-06-25 15:13:30
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Milo :
One of my therapists years ago said to me is, I can reconnect with blood relatives if I choose to do so but it will be solely my decision of where, when and how much/little, however, at any given stage, I can always go back to zero/limited contact at any point if needed.. there’s a reason I’m either zero or limited contact and it’s nice to know my boundaries can be put back in place at any point that I need them to. This is a decision only you can make and you are always allowed to set the boundaries and push the boundaries back at any point if you go in the direction of wanting to break the no contact. You will make the right choice 💖
2026-06-25 10:52:11
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arieleberube :
I feel you know within yourself whether you really want to reconnect or not, it’s your choice, and I believe strongly in that. I don’t think either choice is right or wrong, it’s truly what’s best for you. My circumstances were of course different as everyone’s are, but I didn’t speak to my dad for some years, and then decided I was just going to accept him for who he was, I loved him, he was my dad…but I didn’t allow myself to get my hopes up, I went back in with no expectations and he seemed to have changed a bit (for the better)as the years went by, I lost him a year and a half ago, and I’m glad I reconnected with him for the last few years he had. I miss my dad
2026-06-25 20:38:07
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D3ATHB0LT :
You will definitely regret not reaching out to him but if you do reconnect make sure you set healthy boundaries for yourself what that may look like.
2026-06-25 07:47:27
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Sarah Morrison :
That is so hard girl . I kind of have the same thing going on . I just reach out for Father’s Day and for birthdays , it’s hard but the bare minimum is a way to stay connected without letting them in fully .
2026-06-25 06:38:29
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Jordan :
Okay, you have every right to be conflicted, every right to do whatever you want. One of my parents were like this, a couple of family members wronged her and in result my part of the family is sort of outed. More than a decade passed before my mom decided to bury the hatchet, first with their brother who hugged her. Second was their mother and sister who wouldn’t even have a conversation. It’s a hard topic, but I believe they made the bravest and best decision for her.
2026-06-25 06:41:38
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Nyx :
If you’re going to do something, do it for your own peace so you won’t have regrets in the future.
2026-06-25 07:49:06
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username01938246 :
you can try but I suggest going in with low expectations
2026-06-25 18:06:42
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Ftiktok :
sigh... its difficult.
if you chose to engage, you DO NOT have to surrender the peace you had in that time! it does not invalidate anything, it doesnt mean you were wrong.
you need to do what brings you inner peace.
if that now means contacting him, so you know you made the right decision, so be it.
I didn't reconnect with my mom before she died, its still hard.
2026-06-25 16:11:22
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dani :
I hope you make the decision that feels the safest and most comfortable for you. 🩷🫂
2026-06-25 15:44:50
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Tama :) :
Hey Yvonne, My name is Lian and I had a very similar experience. To keep.it short I had the opportunity to speak with my father and although I don't thing greatly of him still, it helped me tk better understand him as a person. there were many things about him I didn't understand back then. It helped me better understand my father as a human. I was able to forgive and keep moving forward, I spoke with him, for him, thinking a out giving him peace, not for me because I didn't need anything from him since my mother did...
2026-06-25 14:41:58
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vee :
let it simmer, you have time to think about how you wanna proceed! Whatever your gut tells you to do will be the right decision at the time, regret is for later. You are in power here, you shouldn't feel guilty or do it out of guilt and you'll be the one deciding how involved you want them in your life (0% - 20% - ...). gl girl, here to support!
2026-06-25 08:38:27
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Blr Wllm :
this is something you don't share with randoms
2026-06-25 10:45:17
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Renbail :
Did you told him that you forgive him? Understand that forgiving someone does not mean you have to reconnect.
2026-06-25 12:03:09
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AlissaJoy :
This is so difficult I haven’t spoken to my dad in two years sending you love ❤️
2026-06-25 06:57:27
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Oscar ✞ :
This would break me honestly. I think the fact that he’s done this for years show’s how he’s committed and has actually shown commitment as opposed to when someone says they’re going to change but then their actions don’t match it. At the end of the day it’s all up to toy but the fact that you’re conflicted about it just tells me that you want to give him a chance and that is okay!
2026-06-25 07:31:17
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Maggie Lo :
i personally believe, if someone makes effort to make things right and try to connect with you, you should give them a chance that they've changed and is doing all they could to make it up. But that is up to you to find out if he has changed and maybe forgivr and connect again. People make mistakes and can change. Good luck!
2026-06-25 15:07:06
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