Dad for a Minute

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If you need encouragement, advice or just a hug this is the right community for you. Your "dad for a minute" is here to help. Moms are welcome too.

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submitted 10 months ago by ViaGetty@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/dadforaminute@lemmy.world

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Merry Christmas. It would be a really nice gift this year if you would talk to me. My transition was the last nail you needed to finish building that fence between us, ignoring my phone calls and messages, but you were never communicative on our best days either. I hear through mom you "don't understand" and she has placed the onus on me to bridge that gap, but I don't want to anymore. I can't keep reaching across the gulf alone.

I love you. I miss you. I miss what we never had. I only ever wanted you to see me, connect with me.

Are you proud of me yet?

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[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net 29 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You don't need to do anything for me to be proud of you. I'm proud of you just for being who you are. That's incredibly brave, and you should be proud of yourself. You have yourself a Merry Christmas, kid.

[–] ViaGetty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 10 months ago

Thanks, dad. Merry Christmas

[–] iamericandre@lemmy.world 18 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Hey sport, proud of you always. Love you

[–] ViaGetty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 10 months ago

Love you too, Pops. Merry Christmas.

[–] LadyButterfly@reddthat.com 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Hey sibling! Big sister here. I hear you, banging your head against a brick wall just hurts your head. There's only so much you can do. I wish everyone saw what I do in you... and incredibly strong, wonderful, empowered person. Watching you go through transition has been amazing, and I've been incredibly proud every moment of it. You've had the strength to be the real you, when so many don't find that. You're an inspiration to your community and me, and I'm honoured to share your journey with you ❤️

[–] ViaGetty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 10 months ago

Thanks, sis. I hope the holidays are treating you well! 💚💚💚

[–] worhui@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Sorry I haven't reached out. You are going through a lot. The change is a big one and I'm proud of you, but I'm just not adjusted yet. it's a me thing and not a you thing. I'm proud of you and how you are making it in a world that left me behind. I'm just not as in touch with me as you are with you. When the time comes I'll have to reach out. Till then do the best you can .

[–] UpperBroccoli@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 7 months ago

Are you proud of me yet?

Always been proud of you.