Thank you dad.

[EduardoHors3]

When I was a boy I didn't understand my father. He was strict and a bit bi polar sometimes. I used to see him as a threat. I was afraid of my father. I often overlooked his good side and judged him based on his "other" one. I never gave him the affection he deserved. At some point I kind of turned my back on him and gave him no respect. I am older now. My father and I connect on a different level. I now see the way he does. My father just wanted the best for me. He has been here with me for the good and the bad. He never abandoned us and he always went far to get us things we didn't really need or deserved but he still did it anyway s because he loved us so much. He has many struggles and they accumulate as he gets older but he hasn't given up on me. I thanked him today for being with me in this battle. It hurts to be down here but together we will rise.

[Agora1]

Eduarso, what a beautiful way to say I love you to your dad. ( "Thank you" ) Those two words mean a lot to any parent. Embrace your relationship with him and you will go far.

[HearYou]

As we mature, we do look back and begin to understand what we could not when we were younger. After our parents leave this life, we wish they were still here because we do better understand and wish we could show them how much they are loved and appreciated. You are a remarkable man to realize this while you have your father. You have an opportunity to do what some hers wish they could. Best wishes to you both.

[Hidden]

I still live with my parents..my dad is the same..I cant connect with My father..I was afraid of him..He was always angry, he never did much around the house, always use to yell, but when it came to family he was always there..we had nothing missing in our lives..always gave us money, did everything for us..he's a gentle giant ..only now that I've grown up have realised that he may just be struggling with a mental illness..sometimes I see myself as him..but all this has affected my life..its worn off on me..I've shown him no respect, ive yelled at him, fought with him, rebelled, everything...its like we are walking on eggshells with each other..I feel guilty for not having that closeness and open communication and be like father and son..I find it hard to tell him I love him and he vice versa..i ask God to forgive me every day.. in my prayers I tell God to tell them I love them for me since I can't tell them direct..