I grew up never knowing my father. I tried to contact him when I was about 14 but he didn't want anything to do with me. I was devastated at the time and for many years after that, I held onto anger and depression for a long time. I could never understand how someone could completely disregard his own son. Eventually I decided to forgive him, for my own well being. I know what it is like growing up without a dad, though my mom was nice enough to introduce some alcoholic male role models into my life. Growing up I learned early to use the energy and emotion of my circumstance to produce positive results rather than negative, this was probably the single most important decision in my life. That being said, I offer up this thread to anyone who would like to share their feelings, experiences, questions etc... on the topic.

Stop the cycle.
Lead by example.
VaporDaddy Reviewed by VaporDaddy on . Guys Without Fathers Thread I grew up never knowing my father. I tried to contact him when I was about 14 but he didn't want anything to do with me. I was devastated at the time and for many years after that, I held onto anger and depression for a long time. I could never understand how someone could completely disregard his own son. Eventually I decided to forgive him, for my own well being. I know what it is like growing up without a dad, though my mom was nice enough to introduce some alcoholic male role models into my Rating: 5