What a heart-wrenching story. I was overwhelmed with feelings of sorrow for you. I had my dad, but he molested me all of my young life. I don’t know which would have been worse. To go through not having him like you did or go through what I did. I forgave him in the end like you have done with your father. It is good to see that you can see the good in him when he deserted you. He is only human, right? He struggled with life and made mistakes, but you did an amazing thing in realizing you still loved your dad and that he still mattered to you. I find that you are a very good person because of your trials and in spite of your trials. I went through some pretty hard times as well and it made me a better person. I admire you and thank you for sharing that story with us.
From named Billiegail on www.writing.com