It’s Father’s Day here in the States!
Happy Dad’s Day for you if you/yours celebrate it….
BUT if you have a toxic dad, it’s ok NOT to feel happy joy joy….
Because it’s *not* you.
It’s never *been* you.
Being a dad, alas, never automatically gifts men with wisdom and sanity….
… some men simply never were cut out to be dads.
But they still have kids….
… and those kids suffer from the lack of compassion and empathy a toxic parent emits.
So if you simply cannot wish your Dad a Happy Dad’s Day because of the toxicity…
That’s *okay.*
We all do the very best we can but yep… sometimes the collateral damage feels just too great.
And if you need help in dealing with Toxic Dads, consider:
www.blendedandblack.com/10-toxic-dads/
herway.net/fake-love/toxic-relationship/to-all-the-brave-kids-who-broke-up-with-their-toxic-dads/
www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/06/231954/fathers-day-bad-dad-emotions
www.ajc.com/lifestyles/father-day-can-stressful-here-how-cope/QGgcXXJfIrME5OBFvjDbRO/
www.theadventurouswriter.com/blog/is-fathers-day-difficult-tips-for-better-dad-relationships/
Your takeaway?
Sane dad or not, might you have… we are all worthy of appreciation and love.
Do your best to pass on that love and appreciation wherever you can…
Happy Fathers Day to all!
Enjoy.