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What do I give my bad dad for father's day? (lemy.lol)

submitted 5 months ago by half@lemy.lol to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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So. Without trauma dumping, I'll simply say my dad is a bad dad. What's a father's day gift that says "you're dead to me, but I'm still doing things to keep drama at bay"?

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[–] EleventhHour@lemmy.world 60 points 5 months ago (1 children)

same thing I always give: no contact

it's more of a treat for myself, really. fuck him

[–] half@lemy.lol 20 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That's the goal. There's some drama right now that makes that really hard, but within a couple years that's where we're headed.

[–] EleventhHour@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

best of luck. it's not easy, but it's worth it.

[–] ValenThyme@reddthat.com 7 points 5 months ago

there comes a point where you realize you haven't thought about them in months and it's delightful. Hang in there!