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Old Feb 07, 2014, 12:12 PM
30somethingINFJ 30somethingINFJ is offline
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Again it boils down to your dad's control. If that doesn't change, nothing will. Someone has to step up and tell him he's out of control and take over and not be afraid to do it. As long as he doesn't put his hands on anyone it doesn't matter how he feels. He never cared about what he said. You could even take your mom and have her stay with you for a while. A girl's visit and see if her absence motivates him.

I appreciate your advice, thank you.

I'm dreading going forward because, I know I have to be the person. The one to confront him, to look out for and encourage my mom.

It really, really sucks having to be "a parent" to your own parents!