My Dad

My dad and I have always had a strange relationship. When I was a small child, I thought my dad was the strongest and most wonderful man in the whole world! He always protected me and treated me very well.

He later had some problems with drinking too much and controlling his temper when I started becoming a teenager...

Our closeness seemed to fade. Sometimes I thought I hated him. Now that I'm an adult, things have gotten better. I've learned to forgive and not forget. Noone is perfect. We all make mistakes. I realize now that whatever happened back then, it scarred me. But I also realize that my dad is a different person now. Hes trying to be the dad he wasn't able to be at times. I forgive him...

Alot of people don't understand why I even bother to forgive my dad...but I do. I feel like its only important that I understand why. He tries his best and thats what matters to me.

I love him...