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[quote=Anonymous]His book sounds pretty artless and, well, just bad. "I met Larla and well the rest is history" -- wow, way to sidestep the SUPER shady beginnings of that  relationship!

My dad is probably cut of similar cloth ... after my mom died he told me all kinds of things including the fact that he had never wanted children. Thanks?

The reason I include the above is because I personally would have no interest in putting energy into even a pretend letter to my dad. I learned a long time ago that my relationship with him is not a two-way street.

Instead though you might think about writing a letter to your 12yo self. I really love that you called him out on his incredibly selfish and hurtful actions. Maybe it would be validating to think about that confused and hurt kid and sort of validate her and let her know about the awesome life that lies ahead.

some of the hurts of our past need to be revisited for the sake of closure, especially as a parent when you see your kid around the same age you were when stuff went down. 
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