tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769126.post1814691473912522517..comments2023-10-15T13:19:36.640+01:00Comments on Interesting Times: Hide and SeekHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01657480529020504907noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769126.post-8755722769807827522008-08-06T13:40:00.000+01:002008-08-06T13:40:00.000+01:00I recently found out that my dh's dad, whom I like...I recently found out that my dh's dad, whom I like very much, did a long stint (like, all of his children's childhoods) as a deadbeat dad. My own dad? Total waste, only worse--a malicious waste. And my sister's ex-boyfriend and daughter's father is currently pulling a similar stunt to your dh. I don't know what the deal is. <BR/><BR/>Where's the male provider archetype these days? The hunter who brings sustenance back for his youngins?<BR/><BR/>Lady, you continue to amaze me with your strength and insight. I'm sending my sister to this entry; thanks for posting!Honey Youngbloodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837184910978836154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769126.post-78139234443973786332008-08-01T10:58:00.000+01:002008-08-01T10:58:00.000+01:00I say sack him and his manipulative ideas - leave ...I say sack him and his manipulative ideas - leave him to choose what he wants to do wrt the children and just be there for them through it.<BR/> <BR/>My father managed to avoid maintenance completely by leaving the country!!!<BR/><BR/>and whether your sons love their dad or not, the time will come when they have to see for themselves what kind of man he is. <BR/>Yes, painful. I'm almost 30 and just had my father telling me I've been written out of his will and he disowns me. Again. Like he didn't say those things over and over, and he didn't actively show us that by leaving and not providing etc etc....<BR/><BR/>I'm not even trying to make contact with him anymore, not for years, but he still insists on repeating these written aggressions against all his blood children. He's a sad case, that's all. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there for your children.tranquilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978956374967201059noreply@blogger.com