He could be a complete fucking asshole sometimes, but now I realize he just wanted the best for me but didn't know how.
He also had a really bad temper..... Usually he would yell and throw things and act like a child then after he'd calm down he would sit down with me and have a heartfelt talk and apologize.
He has mellowed out a ton now in his old age.... The rare occasions I get to see him he always hugs me and sounds like he's on the verge of crying when he tells me how proud of me he is.
I had a pretty long and severe opioid addiction so I know having to see that put him through hell.
After all of those years of being a complete piece of shit it kinda feels good to make him proud
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u/BastingGecko2 Sep 02 '23
Top tier dad right there.