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Where do I go from here? Re crap dad!

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helpamummaout · 17/12/2019 17:18

Will try and keep this as short as possible but also get all the info in, I just need some advice.
I've posted before about my "dad" Him and my mum split up when I was very young, he's never really been there for me. I went into care when I was 10, my dad lives about 3 hours away and has a new family. He didn't do anything when I went into care. Sometimes I get Christmas/birthday cards, sometimes I don't. I used to try keep in touch and always send cards, found out this year his gf is expecting another child which really effected me, brought up feelings from my childhood as I feel the new baby will be another reason for him not to bother. since then I've gone LC, but saw each other at my grans funeral 2 months ago (left on ok terms) I have twin daughters who will be 2 soon. He's met them twice. On Saturday night I got a message from him that said the following "coming up to see my dad on the 28th, will leave the girls presents there, bless them, they might get them in Christmas 2025 don't bother with us no more" his dad, my grandad lives 5 minutes away from us. I am absolutely furious and still am. I tried ringing but got no reply and there's been NC since.
Thanks for reading if you got this far, any advice will help as I feel my heads all over.

OP posts:
helpamummaout · 04/02/2020 20:53

Anyone still here? Had a pic sent to me today off my cousin, my dad had sent him a pic of his new baby which has just been born. Feel crap can't even put it into words but I just feel shite!!

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Iris27 · 05/02/2020 02:24

Why did your cousin do that??!!
I'm sorry, it's shit. Delete and keep on carrying on. It's not worth you wasting your energy on. Sending big hugs xx

helpamummaout · 05/02/2020 11:36

I don't think he meant malice by it probably just thought I may want to know as he knew no one else would be in touch. Thank you! X

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candative · 05/02/2020 23:36

That sort of thing will hurt, it will always hurt a little, but hopefully if you maintain low or no contact you will reduce the hurt to you. This has been my experience. You know he is not a good parent, he can never be the dad you want him to be. Let him go and take joy in the relationships you have with your other family and friends.

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