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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm impressed by your generosity in even letting your father have any part of your life, much less letting him be a grandparent to your children.  Has he ever apologized to you for the abuse??  I'm glad you found a good spouse and are not letting your childhood experiences define you. Good for you, OP![/quote]

He has vaguely apologized.  I have confronted him in the past: I've told him that if my mom died first (she was ill at the time), no one will have anything to do with him again (almost a come to Jesus moment, if you will).  I also encouraged my mother to protect her retirement assets in case she predeceases him such that the assets pass directly to my brother and I, not him (she acquiesed, based on his past behavior with alcohol, she is aware that such an event could trigger him to dissipate all assets).  My brother has less to do with him.

Today I view my father as a 60+ year old, shrinking man and I realize that he is a sorry, weak human being.  But, my child is my priority.    [/quote]

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