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Some people choose to have children even if they cannot fulfill the responsibilities ofparenthood.
This young woman had been constantly disappointed by herfathers absenceand lack of support.
But the straw that broke the camels back was when he prioritized to support his fiancees surgery over hers.
The authorexpressed her disappointment to her father but did not get a response.
She is also wondering if she was wrong for telling him off.
Young women who grew up without their fathers may also engage in risky behaviors.
The emotional rollercoaster brought on by theabsenteeismis also noteworthy.
Dr. Roberts noted that young girls and teenagers may go through episodes of anger, confusion, and sadness.
They may also struggle to develop proper coping mechanisms.
She may even be resigned and at peace with the idea of not having him around.
According to author and clinical psychologistDr.
Lindsay Gibson, being aware of the mistreatment and dysfunctionality is one sign to cut ties with a parent.
The authors continuous letdowns are also good reasons to avoid contact.
According to psychology professorDr.
Leslie Halpern, there is no point in maintaining hurtful relationships.
Recognizing that spending time apart from them is important to ones own mental health, Dr. Halpern toldParents.com.
Family estrangement can be harsh for some people, and it seems that way for the author.
But if necessary, she may need to take such measures.
Evaluating what kind of relationship she wants with her father is a good first step.
As licensed family counselorAndrew Roffmanpoints out, familial relationships will continue on an emotional level, albeit inactively.
In such cases, limited interactions may be another option.
The author says she is open to having a relationship with her dad despite all thepain he causedher.
However, it may be helpful for her to assess how present she wants her father to be.
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