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I Came From a Abusive Childhood

I Survived

By: scubafever
Written on August 29th, 2010
I remember all the wishes I made as a boy, like i wish my dad loved me, i wished my dad wasn't a alcoholic, i wished my dad didn't hit me
when he was in a bad mood, i wish my dad took me to a movie, i wish my dad took me fishing, i wish my dad helped me with homework, i wish my dad didn't scream at me all the time, I wish my dad would play with me sometimes, i wish my dad would take me to a baseball game, i wished my dad huged me sometimes. And my number one wish was i wished i was important to him.
Well i'm happy to report, that i granted everyone of those wishes to my wonderful children.
By: scubafever
Age: 46-50 , Male
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    SexyTiffanyCD
    SexyTiffanyCD

    Surviving through hardship is a blessing, learning from them to make your life and that of others around you is even better. KUDOS to you for having done that. (HUGS)

    Mar 23
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      scubafever
      scubafever

      Thank you i hope other kids who also have it rough. realizes it doesn't have to be forever, you can create your own future............

      Mar 23
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    Tommy1733
    Tommy1733

    Fantastic, heels!

    Mar 19
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    Staley
    Staley

    JayJoy, thanks. My son is not able to write like this but I wish he could, he would say the same. I am in tears.

    Oct 4, 2012
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      scubafever
      scubafever

      I am sorry to see you sad, some kids grow bitter because they have missed out of the joys of a good father. But my mother taught me that although my father didn't love me as i wished doesn't mean he didn't love me as much as he could or knew how. I don't know how old your son is or the situation so i won't offer any advice.
      Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for your nice comment............Jay

      Oct 4, 2012
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    silentwriter180
    silentwriter180

    These thoughts are all too familiar, as I went through the same hardships as a child. All children deserve a loving father like you!!

    Sep 27, 2012
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    ametist
    ametist

    Beautiful,what can i say.im doing just the same with my kids.im there always.i protect.i care.i hug.i ask guestions.im evrything that my parents werent.i enjoy my kids so much.bless you.i wish you love!

    Sep 19, 2012
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    reallygoodperson
    reallygoodperson

    Great post. Sounds like your awful childhood made you into the kind of person you are today. Amazing! Wishing you much love and happiness. :-)

    Sep 18, 2012
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    dreammergirl
    dreammergirl

    you are awesome

    Apr 10, 2012
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      scubafever
      scubafever

      What a nice comment, thank you very much.............Jay

      Apr 10, 2012
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      dreammergirl
      dreammergirl

      =)

      Apr 10, 2012
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    garvan
    garvan

    Such a sad story with a wonderful ending,you are truly a wonderful father and that has to be admired and respected.

    Apr 4, 2012
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      scubafever
      scubafever

      Garvan, thanks for taking the time to add your nice comment. Since being on this sight i've come to learn who the good people are, and your right up there at the top of my list of the ones i admire and respect the most.....Thanks.......Jay

      Apr 5, 2012
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    MMNee
    MMNee

    As a parent myself, I am strongest by example. My kids did not come with owner's manuals. On top of that I was still growing up myself when Kids came. In hindsight, there are things that could have been done differently although I did the best I could with what I had at the time. So you have examples of parental behavor and the blessing of you own life where you can (an have) decided to do it better. The world is a better place for you!

    Jan 5, 2012
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    MrsMurder
    MrsMurder

    you are a wonderful man

    Oct 22, 2010
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    scubafever
    scubafever

    Thank you very much for your kind comments, I think we all are here for a purpose and mine was to break that terrible cycle. Looking back i hurt, but seeing my children made it all worth while.

    Thanks again..................................Jay

    Oct 7, 2010
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    LadyBronte
    LadyBronte

    I'm sorry you experienced such pain. Girlwhimsical is right - no child ever deserves that. But it sounds like you have broken the cycle and your children will never have to understand what that's like. Good for you.

    Oct 6, 2010
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