Family split up, what should I do?

My parents split up 12 months ago now mainly because my dad was an alcohlic, but I cant help feeling guilty and sorry for him. I havnt seen him since although I’ve heard my mum has, and he hasnt tried to contact me once. Should I try and speak to him or is this what he wants?

Answer #1

I would reach out - keep communication open - he’s the only Dad you’ll ever have - he has problems and going through a difficult time - he needs you (whether he realizes it or not) - he’s family - know that none of what happened is your fault…you’re in my thoughts and prayers !!

Answer #2

Man thats sucks, learn from this, WHAT EVER YOU DO dont start drinking unless you want you child to feel what your feeling right now and have been for the last 12 months, support your mum, take some of that work off her, Want to do something that you mum wont ever forget…its going to sound dumb…take your mum out to dinner, something fancy, dress nice, sport a tie…for real. Let her know everthing is going to be alright, your the man now, so step it up, Do what I said, even if you need toget the money from her…but make sure its a suprise, and dont forget the damn flowers. You mom was right getting you way from an alcohlic its going to be one of the best thing for you down the road of life, Make sure you let her know that…put it in the card that you will have waiting on the dinner table… and I dont care if you a girl, still do what I said, it will just mean that much more, and I know you know what I mean,,just dont sport the tie.

Answer #3

That sucks. I’m sorry you’re going through it.

You already know the obvious. If your dad hasn’t contacted you in a year, either he doesn’t care about you, or your mum has been blocking contact. Talk to her to find out if that’s the case.

Answer #4

Well, When I was 16 I was in a situation like that. My dad got married and moved away and stopped talking to me.. but it was because he thought I was mad at him for moving away. Maybe your dad thinks that your mad at him about the divorce and doesnt want to bother you.

Answer #5

MAYBE HE HAS TO STAY AWAY FOR THE BEST. &+& DiDN YOUR MOM TELL YOU HE HASNT TRiED TO CONTACT YOU? OR YOU JUST GUESS…SOMETiMES YOU PARENTS HAVE TO DO THiNGS FOR THE BEST &+& iT MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANT BUT THEY HAVE TO DO iT. &+& YOU NEVER KNOW MAYBE YOUR PARENTS ARE TRYiNG TO WORK THiNGS OUT JUST NOT iN FRONT OF YOU. BUT I HOPE I HELPED YOU.!

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