Jen,

I'm so sorry your dad hurt you-- I wonder if he's like my dad was, in that, whenever I would bring up emotions or feelings, my dad would react in hurtful and negative ways.
It was " ridicules" to talk about feelings --- to him.

Perhaps that's how your dad is? Not that he doesn't care-- just that some people don't want to go to the " soft " side. Just an idea--- I could be way off.

However, if someone hurts you-- Jen, I'm absolutely sure it's their problem, as you certainly don't warrant any such treatment!! t/c

Mandy