Honest Feelings About Father's Day

Honest Feelings About Father's Day You Won't Find In A Hallmark Card:

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

I wish I didn't have to work so hard for your love and approval. I wish you could have been less critical of yourself, so you could be more loving towards me.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

You caused me so much pain and trauma and I'm angry about that. You've never apologized to me and I deserved a lot better. You will never own your role but I still hold out hope that one day you'll see the destruction you've caused.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

Today is a reminder of how you're not here anymore. I wish I could pick up the phone and call you. It's really hard to see everyone talk about their dad today. I miss you.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

We never really connected. You were physically there, but you had a wall up. I wish you weren't so full of shame and shut down. I would have loved to know you as a person.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

I resent how you burden me with your regret. You make me feel like speaking my truth is a betrayal. Everything is centered around how things impacted you. Sometimes, talking you makes me so angry I can feel my blood boil.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

I've never felt good enough for you. I could never measure up. And all these years later, I'm still trying to.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

Even though you're gone I'm still angry with you. For what you did to mom and all of us. I want to heal and forgive and move on and I judge myself because I can't.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

I've become more aware of how hard your life is and it makes me so sad. You repeated what you knew. I hope you know I love you and I am working on forgiving you. Hopefully we can build a healthier relationship, someday.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

It's been years since we've spoke. I'm glad you're not in my life anymore. I am so proud of me for choosing myself and my emotional health.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023

Dad,

I wish we had more to talk about than the weather and small talk. It sometimes feels awkward and forced. I wish you took more interest in my life and what I'm doing. I wish you told me you were proud of me.

— Dr. Nicole LePera (@Theholisticpsyc) June 18, 2023