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Originally Posted by JoeT
You have to remember that he made the bed; the fact that he has to lie in it is no reflection of you.
I can't speak to your situation or your beliefs, but I can say that someone who feels as if they have nothing doesn't let anything stop them from descending further along whatever dark path is before them. Letting your dad know that reconciliation is a possibility might do wonders in getting him to get his life on track.
Of course, some people are too pigheaded to heed such a wake-up call - and there's not much you can do for them. Sometimes you have to accept that if someone really is hell-bent on screwing their life up, you can't do a whole lot. Ever watch that show Intervention?
Sending some happy thoughts your way... - Joe
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thanks for the response. I have made up my mind on the issue, and the reasoning is that it was based on an extensive history of second and third and fourth chances. He is beyond redemption. My feelings are that when I severed ties with him, that should've been his wake up call. He could've cleaned his act up. Gotten sober. Established a residence. Gotten a good job. But so far he's done nothing but live off others and drink and drug his life away. So yeah... but I mean I still can't help but think about it. Its only natural. I often wonder what it is like for all these people who have two parents under one roof that care about each other and provide support for them... i've never had that and it is foreign to me..
