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I think my father is homeless but I am afraid to ask him!
Long story short..my dad is 53 years old,he is a very smart man but I am afraid that he is homeless.I live in another state,and up until a few months ago we hadn't spoken in a number of years due to a nasty family fued.
My father was spoiled and coddled all of his life by my grandparents,who also raised me,he always has had a good job but his parents took care of everything for him so anything he earned he kept for himself.They have both passed away and now due to some family infighting over my grandparents estate between my father and his siblings, the family home was sold and what little money my father received from that is long gone.
I feel that he is homeless,but I am afraid to ask him,I don't know if I am ready to hear it.He always seems to be at a park everytime I talk to him even late at nite and although he has been working steadily remodeling homes I don't think he is making enough to support himself.
I guess my question is should I ask him or wait for him to tell me,and once I hear the truth ,ready or not, should I offer to help him?
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Such harsh facts in life is hard to take in, but we can do something about them and change them for the better.
Helping your dad would be very supportive of you because you still care about him. It's probably hard for your father to let his child know about his hard times because he might feel humiliated or foolish. But be there to comfort him when he's doubting himself and just let him know that you'll be there whenever he needs you. Don't be afraid to give someone a helping hand because when you help someone you care about...it'll make a difference in their lives and they'll come to trust you more.
I hope this helped you a little! Take care and I'm sure your father will tell you everything! =3
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Try to stay possitive, but if he is homeless, you need to help him. It might be tough to handle, but you can do it, wouldnt you rather find out if your dad is homeless, than just not knowing but pretending everything is okay. If he is hiding the facts from you, its probably because he doesnt want his kid to know, because he is embarassed or ashamed. But forget not, that being homeless is very dangerous and not at all the least bit comfortable.
If he does come out with the truth, try not to be too overly shocked in front of him, try to be understanding, and offer to help him. Mostlikely, he will say no to you helping him because it once again will be embarassing, or he will want to be the "man/responsible father" and pretend not to need your help. But please dont take no for an answer, you need to force the help even if he says no. trust me, even though he is saying no, on the inside he will be screaming YES.
Good Luck, please let me know how this goes for you. And also, re-assure your father that you love and care about him. :-)
xoxo
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im pretty sure youre old enough to handle the truth
and if the truth is that he is homeless i think you should help him.
hes probably going through a rough time, and no one should be homeless. escepially since he is your father, and your blood.
you wouldnt want to be homeless and im sure no one who is homeless wants to be either. people make bad choices and become homeless becuase of them.
but since your dad has a job, the economy is just rough right now and hes not getting paid a stable amount. amount.
he is youre father and im sure you love him no matter what becuase youre obviously conerned about him, i think you should do wahts best for you and your family and just help him.
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i think you should go see him. see for your self. if he is homeless over him some help. he may be to scared to tell you.
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