Dear Disappointed Daughter,
A woman shares her experience of growing up with a father who was a recovering alcoholic and had a strained relationship with her. Despite his past actions of forgetting birthdays and promised visits, she tried to repair the relationship when he offered to pay for her wedding venue. However, he ghosted her after paying the deposit, leaving her with a surprise bill. He later became upset when she decided not to do traditional American wedding customs involving fathers and daughters.
Feeling hurt and tired of his behavior, she questions when it is acceptable to give up on someone who continues to hurt and spread negative rumors about her. The response suggests that her father may still be dealing with the effects of his past actions and that forgiveness could potentially bring healing for both parties. It advises her to consider forgiving him for his neglect in order to free herself from the hurt.
The advice emphasizes the importance of having an open and honest conversation with her father about the past and making a decision based on how much she feels comfortable involving him in her wedding. Ultimately, repairing the relationship could bring emotional relief to both of them. Good luck with your decision and healing journey.
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