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Q: My parents have been divorced for several years now and until about a year ago I've had a good relationship with both of them. I live with my mom and I used to see my dad every second weekend. Then about two years ago he got re-married. At first things were going good and then she got pregnant and my step-sister was born just before Christmas. I spent last Christmas with them and that was the last time I've seen my dad. I don't know what happened but all of a sudden he just stopped calling me. I used to try and call him but he never answered the phone or was too busy to see me. So I've basically given up. It's gotten to the point the point I don't even want to see him anymore because I really feel like he doesn't care. Everyone tells me I need to re-establish a relationship with him, and I've been thinking about it, but he acts like he doesn't want to see me. What should I do?
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I have the same problem. I'm 19. My parents are divorced also. I was adopted and he has his own kids. I feel horrible. I feel like the adopted one. :(. he gets away with it because he tries to act all nice and says he doesn't believe in biological bs. well, it sure doesn't seem like it. his son is like failing every class in school and he goes to ALL his baseball crap. And his daughter gets ALL the money in the world for her tootoos and ballet crap. I don't hate them because it's not their fault. But, I'm practically starving. I am in college and I don't have a job. I have 3 dollars in my wallet which is what I have to live off of till my grandmother decides to give me ten dollars "for lunch." i texted him the other day about something silly and it was as if nothing. but, what i would love to do is send him a text saying "i guess you forgot you had a daughter." i know it might seem harsh. i don't know what type of a relationship you guys had and if that would seem to mean. But at this point, he just needs to be shaken. you know? just because their parents doesn't mean their always right. so, you have to tell him what's bothering you.
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Thank you! I hope you get better financially and maybe I can give you some advice too... if you have exhausted all your grants for college (most have some that will at least feed you) then consider dropping enough classes to be able to work a job. I know from my own time that you can't do well in school if you aren't supported. if you have to support yourself, then I guess that is what you have to take care of before any more classes. I had to do it, and you can too. :)
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I started this column when I was 15 years old, so you'll notice that the advice has gotten better and better. I've always been interested in counseling and I started this column to gain experience. But, I found a lot more than that. I found a support system of caring and loving people. I received a degree in child development and currently working towards becoming a school psychologist. So, I hope you can feel confident in trusting me with your questions. This is more than just a fun site for me. I look back on my own questions from years ago, and I laugh when I read about my problems at 16. I've really come a long way! I'm relatively young, but I've had several experiences in life that have aided me in helping others. I hope to use those experiences for the greater good and help others who are not in their ideal situation!
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E-mail: Gender: Female Age: 26 Member Since: February 1, 2006 Answers: 269 Last Update: May 12, 2018 Visitors: 20702
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