I think dad should send an apology letter. Not with the intention of repairing the relationship or even hearing back, but the son deserves to hear the apology.
2026-06-27 03:31:12
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CrisGeek :
You don't owe them forgiveness, but in this case it was not your place to decide if he was forgiven.
2026-06-27 17:48:32
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Maplesugar in the Gas Tank :
Highly disagree with sending more than one letter, that’s not respecting them. One letter with genuine apologize and acknowledgement of your wrongdoing so they can decide what they want to do.
2026-06-27 05:55:38
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ヘルビム :
honestly, I think it would be reasonable to like, send a letter with an apology and just let the guy know that he's not an enemy for the family or wtv. not because I think that he should try and reunite with the father, but because maybe he would want to reunite with his SIBLINGS. like, they most likely did nothing wrong to him and he might miss them too, but once again, who am I to talk?
2026-06-27 13:11:46
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Sher :
ive been kicked out by my mom 2x and gone no contact (her choice) 3x and last year we went to family therapy after I went through intensive therapy and it was so nice to hear her admit she knew she did things wrong and she regretted them i think apologies like this could be helpful in some situations but only if you've done some healing yourself
2026-06-27 08:51:06
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Emii🧟♀️💜 :
Ohh I’m earlyyy
2026-06-27 02:27:20
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Johnny :
the me me me part was really about self reflection and how badly he messed up. the rest he leaves in Lucas' hands. as triggering as it may be to hear from him, some healing may come from hearing from his siblings.
2026-06-27 06:08:42
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Ash Williams :
someone changing and apologising to you is good even if you don't repair the relationship it feels good to know they've changed and to get closure
2026-06-27 09:24:30
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ѕαѕнα .ᐟ :
i have no words to describe how mad this makes me.
2026-06-27 17:30:07
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Ruru 💜 :
have to save this later as it wont even play yet since im so early lol
2026-06-27 02:28:33
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ThisVik :
I think he should write a letter. sincer, apologising, explaining the change, telling the son that its okay if he desides to not write back and Cash, like.. 200$ or smt
2026-06-27 17:10:39
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Pure nonsense🏳️🌈🦋🦉 :
Lets goooooo!!! Early!!!!!
2026-06-27 02:39:07
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Maplesugar in the Gas Tank :
I actually disagree most victims appreciate at least knowing they weren’t wrong. Half the time what we’re fighting for is that apology and acknowledgement that they did wrong to us
2026-06-27 05:46:45
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Ray :
as a victim of abuse myself i would have appreciated genuine letters from my parents. instead i had to go out of my way to ask them for an apology that honestly feels half hearted to me and full of excuses.
2026-06-27 04:26:05
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Elsa :
I do think some people who get kicked out would appreciate the apology and the option to work on the relationship but some people would hate it. That’s what makes this tricky af to me.
2026-06-27 03:20:16
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Maplesugar in the Gas Tank :
OK, I agree that you don’t automatically forgive people, but you’re starting to reach a point where you sound like you’re just against forgiving people at all? That’s not healthy either. It’s about forgiving people who were actually sorry and working to change. The people who just say sorry but aren’t actually sorry you don’t need to forgive if they’re gonna just repeat the actions you need to start just accepting that that’s part of who they are and decide if you want that in your life.
2026-06-27 06:06:13
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Just a video game playerིᖭ༏ᖫྀ :
Dad should 100% reach out with an apology, my mum kicked me out and I'd love an apology from her, even an acknowledgement she did smth wrong
2026-06-27 07:54:07
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Rico :
Disagree on this one. Send the letter, don’t expect a reply though.
2026-06-27 10:23:32
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Home in YEG 🇨🇦 :
I think the victim would appreciate the letter if it was truly apologetic and asked nothing of him.
2026-06-27 04:09:17
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Uhhh :
Making mistakes: bad. Growing and trying to make amends: also bad, according to Sarby. If I got a letter like that, it would feel so cathartic. Different people means different responses to situation like that
2026-06-27 12:11:48
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Matthew Musler :
As someone who has been through similar experiences, it speaks volumes to just change to change. Forcing a connection makes it feel like you have a secret motive. A single letter is ok as long as you make it clear it is their choice to reconnect and leave it at that.
2026-06-27 06:17:00
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Becky Brown5642 :
Sending 1 letter makes sense. After that, leave it up to him.
2026-06-27 12:13:23
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num.1_engineerdihrider :
I don’t think leaving someone completely alone after that is a good idea. Yes, the son is doing good but what if he wants to hear an apology? What if he wants to see his father admit he was wrong? Maybe not…but we don’t know.
2026-06-27 10:29:32
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user6765342949792 :
See you’re getting all the information up front. You haven’t had the years to process past the anger stage. If the father and siblings were sincere about the apology and it being on his terms, that is what matters the most. The son has had to hold on to all the rejection and hate this entire time. Having the people that put you through hell say they’re sorry and they were wrong can help to relieve all that build up pain and anger. It can start the healing process. It doesn’t mean he has to forgive them or be in their lives, but knowing they were wrong and sorry can help them more than you know.
2026-06-27 10:17:19
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maeliss_mft :
Personally I'd love a letter, never forgive my parents and take the chance to ask my siblings (now adults for many years apparently) why they never reached out before not forgiving them either
2026-06-27 07:39:32
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