My father has never been a part of my life. He called me a few times, and made promises he never kept. After about the age of 6, the calls stopped and I haven't heard from him since. It's always been only my mom and me, getting through life together. She never said anything bad about him, and always said I could try to contact him if I'd like to. I guess I always felt he was the parent, so he should make the effort.
He has other children, with two other women,(Needless to say, he wasn't exactly into commitment) who he has treated like a father should. Up until recently, I had no contact with my half-siblings either.
I started talking to my half sister once she found me on myspace, and she insists that my father wants to talk to me. I don't know that I would want to...but I do have a lot of unanswered questions.
Has anyone else ever been in a situation like this? I'm not sure if I should leave things the way they are...or make a big change. Would you try and talk to him?
I guess I'm just not sure what there is left to say...he chose not to be around, why should I give him another chance?
He has other children, with two other women,(Needless to say, he wasn't exactly into commitment) who he has treated like a father should. Up until recently, I had no contact with my half-siblings either.
I started talking to my half sister once she found me on myspace, and she insists that my father wants to talk to me. I don't know that I would want to...but I do have a lot of unanswered questions.
Has anyone else ever been in a situation like this? I'm not sure if I should leave things the way they are...or make a big change. Would you try and talk to him?
I guess I'm just not sure what there is left to say...he chose not to be around, why should I give him another chance?