by Sophia
In a poignant narrative, OP reflects on a conversation with their grandmother that resurfaces unsettling memories of their absentee father. The father's intermittent visits were marked by emotional, physical, and mental abuse, leaving enduring scars of trauma, particularly an incident in 6th grade or high school that the narrator repressed due to its contribution to PTSD.
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This distressing episode unveils a revelation: despite the father's financial stability, he never contributed to OP's education expenses. From school uniforms and tuition fees to allowances and books, the grandmother bore the financial burden.
The father, at this point, expressed a disturbing wish that the narrator had never been born and even uttered a desire to have them killed as a baby—a testament to his alarming lack of paternal care.
The plot thickens when, at the age of 12, OP secures a school scholarship, earning 10-15 thousand pesos annually. Upon discovering this, the father aggressively confronts the grandmother, demanding control over the scholarship funds.
The grandmother, wisely safeguarding the money for OP's future education, steadfastly refuses. This refusal triggers the father's explosive anger, culminating in threats to burn down the house and accusing the grandmother of selfishness.
OP, locked in their room during this confrontation, vividly recalls the father hurling objects at their door. Just take a look at the original post...
A past talk with their grandmother resurfaces, intensifying OP's resentment for an absentee, abusive father whose visits brought emotional and physical torment.
A hazy recollection from either 6th grade or high school haunts OP, suppressed due to its role in triggering their PTSD.
At 11-13, OP discovered their father never supported their education, covered entirely by their grandmother. Later, the father expressed regret about not having killed OP as a baby.
At 12, entering high school, OP got a scholarship worth 10-15 thousand pesos per year. Trouble brews when Dickman discovers it.
He asked his grandma and found out she was saving his scholarship money for college, but he never got it after she passed away.
In their locked room, they overheard conversations, a routine whenever Dickman was at home.
Dickman shouted at OP's grandma, ignoring her doctor's stress advice and demanding control over OP's money.
Despite Grandma's refusal to give the dad money, he angrily insisted, claiming he should handle OP's finances.
The dad threatened to burn the house with the grandma inside and threw objects at the door, escalating the situation.
At 22, loud crashes trigger memories of the abusive, now-deceased father, but he's permanently out of OP's life.
The post blew up overnight, and OP thanked everyone for the support. They humorously mentioned their country's education system, heading to high school after sixth grade.
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Life's cooler this way!
Dad cashed in their college savings bonds for 'life lessons' and then invoiced them for the privilege of being raised. Classic budgeting strategy!
Hoping for a spin-off with better characters and fewer plot twists in the next life season.
Grocery money's a risky venture, but hey, at least he's not competing for the 'Worst Dad' award. Silver linings, right?
Grabbing the armor and sharpening the wit—it's crusade o'clock! Time to turn life's misadventures into a comedy of victories.
Dad delivered the deluxe PTSD package. Therapy's the witty survival plan—beats starring in his drama series!
Dad vanishes, kid gets school cash, and suddenly it's 'Hippity hoppity, his property!' A disappearing act with a twist in the wallet, courtesy of dad's magic touch.
Anxiety buddies! Mom's the maestro of social anxiety and the curator of insecurities.
Dad: Financial genius in weed and beer, fight enthusiast. His regret? Not smothering me as a baby for a 'bitch-proof' investment.
In the parenting circus, they and their 'dad' are reluctant co-stars. Cheers to enduring the ongoing drama of family dynamics!
Dad happened—the magician who turned scholarship money into a disappearing act. It's like financial Houdini, minus the prestige.
Adoptive family swoops in for the win, while some dads perfect the art of vanishing acts. Life's sitcom, stay strong!
Ditched the drama, upgraded to a third-person life plot. Now, it's a hundred times better—no room for dad drama in their story!
Dad's out of the picture, Grandma's the unsung hero. No kid should face that drama.
Dad turned savings into an IRS magic trick. Forced a garage sale, but the disappearing act continued—no money, just a tax bill as a souvenir.
A beautiful day outside, birds singing, flowers blooming—a scene so idyllic even Hell would say, 'No thanks, we have standards.'
Dad's great escape deprived us of the karma showdown. No offense, but his parenting act was a tragic comedy—epic fail edition!
Dad, the financial illusionist, probably traded savings for a magic trick. Mom? Front-row spectator, not on stage—classic dysfunctional theater."
Now 22, OP grapples with a pervasive fear linked to loud noises, a haunting reminder of the potential return of their now deceased father. Nevertheless, the silver lining is the definitive removal of this toxic figure from their life.
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