My dad..pleze help me?

Question

My name is Victoria I am 13 years old and my parents have not ben together since I was 6 or so, and I'm fine with that well anyways today I find out my dad was shot like 2 weeks ago.and I didn't know but his whole family knew and they never told me and I really don't know to be mad at them sad or what...I don't know what to do anymore. my dad has never ben there for me and today I told him how I felt and he just laughed wtf. I don't get it anymore I try to be in my dad's life but I don't know what to do I love my dad and everthing always have always will...He didn't die because of the shot he did live=) but he got shot from his g/f b/c he was beating her well thats not what he says but he beat my mom so I think thats what he was doing to his g/f when she shot him. can any one give me some advice he's calling me later tonight should I talk to him or not please please I'm about ready to give up on everything I'm sick of my life. why is life so god damn hard...

Answer 1

You're right, you've got a life that no 13 year old deserves. That said, let's try to make the best of it.

First, you definitely want to talk to your dad. You don't want to cut things off with him as long as he's treating you ok. If he ever starts to raise a hand to you, you need to tell an adult as soon as possible. Also, if there are times when he'd be likely to do so (e.g., if he gets drunk) you should definitely stay far away then.

I'm sure that your dad didn't tell you about being shot because he's probably very embarrassed by it. Not only did he get caught beating his g/f, but she cleaned his clock to boot. He's lucky to be alive and he's probably VERY sheepish right now.

Your dad definitely has problems. He's not doing too well at being a dad right now and you need to know that that's his problem and NOT your fault.