Toxic father

Just be patient and tell yourself these are only some hours I will spend. After all he is your father you did not choose him.

 

I've had a lousy Dad and a lousy stepdad and I was bitter about it for a long time. If I think about it, I can trace some of my shortcomings to either their lack of presence in my life or their outright poor example/teaching when they were around.

We're adults now though - we are in control of our lives. Don't give him the authority to negatively effect your life. Be the better person and respond to his toxicity with the antidote of your own growth and achievements as an individual.

I show my dad/stepdad that I am better than their example/teaching by being a good husband and father.

 

Just tell him you love him. He's God's child, just like you. You can't kill him.

Sticks and stones, broski.

 

You don't have to see him or speak to him OP. I cut my dad off for the second time a few months ago. First time was for a year. This time will be forever. He's a liar I can't trust , very passive aggressive and very selfish.

You don't have to keep in touch with them just because they're your parents. That's what people will say that can't imagine being in your shoes in my opinion. Everyone's situation is different and ultimately it's your call

Good luck