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This is what has happened every year, for the last 10 years. I just wanted ONE year to be different.
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Thank you very much for explaining the details.
I agree with what stopdog said. In addition, perhaps you could tell your dad how this has hurt your feelings. Matter-of-factly, without judgment.
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But, now, I know it never will be different, so I just have to accept it. Radical acceptance, right?
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Right.
I am very sorry for the loss of the hope that your dad could act differently and thus you could have a different kind of relationship with him. Perhaps there are ways that you can grieve this loss. Does anything come to mind?