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Dad got in touch

Ok…so on Sunday night..my dad got in contact with my mum. It took him 12 years. During that time he never contacted me. I got his email address yesterday and wrote him an email asking him why he has never been there for me etc..he wrote a REALLY sad one bck and it made me upset. I told him I will keep in contact..

But now I feel realy down. I feel sick,scared,sad,angry all at the same time…im so confused about it all. I dont know if I made a really stupid mistake by contacting him or not. He sent me a picture of himself today and his mobile number

Im going to speak to my guidance teacher at school tomorrow about it. But like I have a lot going on at the moment - depression etc…and I have to see a school counceller tomorrow so its going to be all bout my dad I bet.

God im so scared.

What can I do.

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Answer #1

Well you can first calm down, everything will be ok. yes what your dad did was wrong leaving and never tlakin to you for 12 years but hes making an effort now. seeing your sounsler would be good. maybe you and him should start talking slowly on the internet through emails and then maybe on the phone and who knows one day meetup. you need to ask him questions and talk… I know its hard and your upset which you have every right to be but if you didnt care about him you wouldnt have emailed him…so take it one day at a time, and if you need anythign you can funmail me… take care xo

Answer #2

Check out the Befrienders link below. They are not only a suicide hotline but also offer help to people who are stressed or are in a state of depression.

http://www.befrienders.org/support/helplines.asp

(If it’s not an active link, simply copy and paste it into your browser’s address box.)

Answer #3

Neither of you will be around forever - stay positive and upbeat so you can do your part in developing a good relationship - just take one small step at a time…I wish you every happiness !!

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