To the Dad that was never there

Dad, or should I say whoever you are since you haven’t fulfilled that title. Thanks to you, I’m a better person than I would of been if you raised me. I can easily say that you didn’t set a good role model as a father, or even a parent for that matter. You absolutely were not the father figure in my life like I always thought I wanted. My pap and my Dad in Pittsburgh fulfilled that part since you obviously couldn’t handle it. Over the years I’ve made a new definition of a father. It’s the father that is there for me, protects me, and loves me. You on the other hand, threw all 3 of your daughters away like pure garbage. It’s okay though. I forgive you, as I would, because that’s who I am. I always tried to please you and swallow my pride just so I could have you in my life. I’m proud to say I’m done sucking up to people who don’t want to be a part of it anymore. I never knew where I stood in your life until you didn’t come visit when my brother moved out. It’s very clear to me now that he’s the only reason you ever came at all. It’s amazing how you have 4 kids, and aren’t on good terms with a single one. Proud dad moment, huh? I would like to wish you luck in life. Maybe one day if you have another child, you’ll learn how to be the father you never were for us. I appreciate what you ever did for us, maybe it wasn’t much but I cherish it more because of it. Thanks for being a part in bringing me into this world, I’ve grown independent. I’m making something out of what I was given. I get good grades too, did you know that? I cherish my friends, and my siblings because thats all I really have when hard times come. It’s okay though, I’ve learned how to live without you finally. I truly wish you the best, hopefully its easier without your children in it.