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Open Letter To The Father Who Was Never There

I am writing this to you, not because I think you deserve it, but to tell you what you're missing out on.

Katie Owen
Sep 20, 2016
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Open Letter To The Father Who Was Never There
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Hi Dear Dad, A.K.A Sperm Doner,

I am writing this to you, not because I think you deserve it, but to tell you what you're missing out on. I have spent these past 18 years without you, and I am probably doing better than I would have if you were in my life.

I was told when I was younger that I didn't have a dad in my life because you didn't want a family. It really hurt me, and it took me an incredibly long time to accept that. I was depressed for some time, and went to go see a counselor to talk about how that impacted me. Since you decided you didn't want to be a part of my life, I have learned how to talk, ride a bike, and write my name without your help. I have taken dance lessons and I have performed in many dance recitals, I am in band and jazz band and have had many concerts, I have graduated from high school, and have started college, and you have missed all of those and more big things in my life. But I'm not complaining.

Without you in my life has made me stronger. I have learned to realize that not everyone is going to be there for me, family, does not have to be blood-related at all, I am more independent than I thought I was, and not every guy is like you. I have my Grandfather who is more of a dad to me than you will ever be, two uncles who are like my brothers, and a boyfriend who loves me unconditionally.

Just because you want into my life because you are "so proud of me" and "want to be there to watch me succeed in life" doesn't mean that I will let you in. I have already made something of myself and I'm not done yet and, I have done it without your help. So I just want to thank you for not being a part of my life, for teaching me things I would have probably never learned if you were in my life, and for making me a stronger woman.


Sincerely,

The Daughter You Wish You Had

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