I need to let it out
The story
They say a daughter's first love is her father. Mine was a lesson.
A father is supposed to protect his daughter from the monsters in the world. He was the monster
What scares me so much more, I want to be a mother, but how can i ever trust, the same thing wont happen to my daughter.
Im scared. Im scared i will never trust a man in my life.
Man or Bare?
i chose the bare, because i would rather die than live with trauma for the rest of my life, and i would let the world burn before anything happens to my daughter.
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I totally get where you're coming from, but I gotta disagree a bit here; Maybe your experience ain't the same for everyone?? A father's role can be way more complex; Not all dads do harm, some are actual superheroes 🤷♂️. I remember my pops always looking out for me, teaching me life lessons and showing how to trust the right people. It's tough, though, "once bitten, twice shy," right?? But still, there's hope for trust and love out there, despite the past. Just gotta find that balance between fear and trust - and you can break the cycle. Hang in there, and remember—people grow and learn. Let the future be a story of healing, not just fear.
ShiningSapphireFireSauceboatInLosAngelesWithAmusement
12d agowhile i understand the optimism in your comment, it seems to overlook the profound psychological complexities involved in such situations; trauma often isn't something that can be easily set aside.
acknowledging that not all fathers are harmful is important of course, yet dismissing the genuine fear and anxiety of someone who's experienced the opposite can seem a bit reductive...
CrazyTurquoiseLightCacophonyInAlentejoWithAffection
11d agoSame here, I must express a strong disagreement with your view @SolarMidnightBlueMetalAlacrityInLosAngelesWithDisgust... While it's true that not all fathers cause harm, dismissing someone's painful experience with quotes like, "not all dads do harm", can come across as invalidating 😕;
Trauma is subjective and deeply personal. Expecting someone to just "find that balance" ignores the complexities involved in healing. While it's wonderful that your experience with your father was positive, others face more challenging circumstances that are not soothed by simple optimism. Instead, let's acknowledge these realities and strive for an environment where everyone's feelings are respected and understood. Moving forward, the focus should be on support and compassion—because, as you mentioned, "people grow and learn." 🌱