Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

    Clean house (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

    10+ Hacks For A Spotless Home When You’re Feeling Lazy

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
  • Home
  • DIY
    Dad carrying child on his shoulders (Unsplash | Kelly Sikkema)

    Simple Cardboard Vase Activity Encourages Kids To Explore The Great Outdoors

    Grandma crocheting

    Forget Flowers And Gift The DIYer In Your Life A Yarn Bouquet Instead

    Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg

    You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

    Pool noodle DIY monsters

    28 Amazing DIYs That Are Seriously Made From Pool Noodles

    Unsplash | Kenrick Mills

    Stunning ‘Sea Glass’ Quilts Are A Beautiful Way To Use Up Fabric Scraps

    Unsplash

    Artist Creates Adorable Creatures Inspired By Tea

  • Home & Garden
    Home Depot | www.homedepot.com

    People Are Writing Hilarious Reviews For Home Depot’s $1500 Crab Sculpture

    Unsplash | Robin Wersich

    Woman Shares Hack To Help Keep Our Gardens Green All Summer

    Unsplash | Sandie Clarke

    18 Gardening Tips And Tricks Perfect For Beginners

    Unsplash | Annie Gray

    People Who Have Been On Home Makeover Shows Share How It’s Going Now

    Unsplash | Emiliano Bar

    TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

    Red and Blue folded towels

    ‘What Is The Purpose Of This Part Of A Towel?’ – Online User Sparks Debate Over Confusing Detail In The Home Item

    Pexels  | Pexels

    We’ve Been Carving Pumpkins Wrong For Years, But One Woman Set Us All Straight

    yellow fish inflatable

    Gardener’s Genius Hack: Using A Kiddie Pool As A Flower Bed

    Clean house (Photo by Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

    10+ Hacks For A Spotless Home When You’re Feeling Lazy

  • Food & Drink
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    youtube | Warner Home Video

    Firefighters Rescue Two People Who Fell Into A Chocolate Tank At A Mars Factory

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    Unsplash | Quin Engle

    A Man’s ‘Demonic’ Way To Cut Pizza Has Divided The Internet

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Canva

    Disney’s Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Like A Warm Hug In Every Mug

    Instagram | @lacroixwater

    LaCroix Is Launching A Limoncello Flavor, And It’s The Perfect Mix For Cocktails

  • Cooking & Recipes
    Unsplash | Aubrey Odom-Mabey

    Woman Sets Out To Try All The Recipes Left On Grave Markers

    Reader's Digest | Paramount

    Cooking Mistakes We’re Probably All Making

    Unsplash | Towfiqu barbhuiya

    Here Is The Perfect Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Recipe

    TikTok | @thewirelady

    Here’s The Perfect Hack For You To Make Chocolate Croissants With An Air Fryer

    Unsplash | Katie Smith

    People Are Dishing Out Their Favorite Lazy Cooking Cheats, So We’re Taking Notes

    Unsplash | CA Creative

    People Are Sharing The Worst Homemade Meals They’ve Ever Had

    NBC | NBC

    Random (But Useful) Kitchen Hacks Everyone Should Know

    Unsplash | Conscious Design

    Hilarious Cooking Mistakes That Took A Bad Turn

    Unsplash | Louis Hansel

    Chefs Share The Ingredients People Often Overlook

  • Bed & Bath
    Unsplash | Grant Beirute

    Costco Has A 10-Foot Blanket That Has Cozy Family Time Written All Over It

    Unsplash | Jude Infantini

    Expert Says Not Washing Pillows Often Enough Can Make People Sick

    Pexels  | Pexels

    18 People Who Took Bathroom Decor To The Extreme

    Unsplash | Jeremy Sallee

    Chances Are Most Of Us Have Been Washing Our Duvets Wrong

    Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline

    Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

    Unsplash | Nathan Powers

    Apparently, Vodka Is The Secret Ingredient To A Spotless Bathroom

  • Pets & Animals
    Croc attack

    Horrific Footage Of Tourist Mauled By 15ft Crocodile After Jumping Into Enclosure

    Vanilla the chimp sees the open sky

    Stunning Footage Shows Chimp Experiencing Sunlight For First Time After Almost Three Decades in A Cage

    Genetically created 'dire wolf' (Colossal Biosciences)

    Scientists Claim to Have Brought Back Wolf Species From 10,000 Years of Extinction –  But Other Experts Dispute It

    Unsplash | Hans-Jurgen Mager

    15 Animals With Vaguely Threatening Auras

    TikTok | @cat_the_vet

    Veterinarian Explains Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs And Cavalier Spaniels

    Unsplash | Colin + Meg

    Incredible Footage of Moose Shedding Antlers – See It for Yourself

    Unsplash | Sergey Semin

    Cat With No Eyes Has A New Life Now As An Online Sensation

    Cats can contract bird flu and people should be aware

    Protecting Your Cats from Bird Flu: Essential Tips to Keep Them Safe

    Facebook | David Tan

    Retired Military Pilot Has Flown Over 360 Rescue Dogs Closer To Their New Homes

No Result
View All Result
Diply
No Result
View All Result

Estranged Dad Surfaces After Years: A Son’s Dilemma

by Diply Social Team
1 year ago
in Family
Reading Time: 7 mins read
A A
Diply | Diply

Diply | Diply

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterPin This Post

Imagine having a father who was more of a ghost than a guiding light in your life. A man who left when you were just a toddler, only to resurface during the summer and Christmas holidays. A man who, despite being physically present during these visits, was emotionally absent. Now, after eight long years of silence, he’s back in the picture, wanting to meet. But our protagonist, a medical student studying abroad, is torn between the resentment of the past and the possibility of a future. Let’s dive into his story…

The Ghost of a Father

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Infrequent Visits ️

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Painful Absence

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

Sailing Misery ⛵

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Surprise Half-Brother

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Feeling of Being Second Best

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Unexpected Message

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Internal Struggle ️

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Resentment Brewing Inside

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Girlfriend’s Role ‍♀️

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Financial Independence

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

The Big Question ❓

Image credit: solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey
solazyitshazey | solazyitshazey

A Father’s Surprise Visit: A Son’s Emotional Quandary

Our protagonist, a medical student studying abroad, grapples with a sudden message from his estranged father’s girlfriend. His father, who left when he was only four, has been more of a phantom than a parent. The sporadic visits were marred by his father’s emotional absence and a surprise half-brother. Now, after eight years of silence, the father wants to meet. But the young man is torn between the resentment of the past and the uncertainty of the future. Can he suppress his anger and meet his father, or will he choose to ignore the message? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

RELATED STORIES

man in black and white striped long sleeve shirt holding baby in white shirt on beach

9 Surprising Benefits of Having Children You Rarely Hear About

Jennifer Lopez (Flickr | DVSROSS)

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s Daughter Cuts Ties With JLo After Feeling Used As A ‘Pawn’ By The Singer

golden retriever puppy lying on floor

“My Mom Named Our New Puppy After Me — and She Won’t Change It”

Diply | Diply

Days From Dream Wedding To Tragedy – Now They’re Fighting Over Her Ring

NTA. Estranged dad’s absence and sudden interest is questionable

Image credit: ankahsilver | ankahsilver
ankahsilver | ankahsilver

NTA. Dad’s girlfriend asks to meet? Dead to me

Image credit: msscahlett | msscahlett
msscahlett | msscahlett

“NTA. Dad resurfaces after 30 years, but you have your ‘real’ dad “

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

“Little Red Hen” syndrome: Dad and GF want your success. NTA.

Image credit: Adventures_to_Come | Adventures_to_Come
Adventures_to_Come | Adventures_to_Come

NTA. Father vs. Dad: A heartwrenching dilemma

Image credit: stumpdawg | stumpdawg
stumpdawg | stumpdawg

No obligation to a**hole dad. He didn’t even reach out

Image credit: Peacesalam | Peacesalam
Peacesalam | Peacesalam

NTA. Reconnecting with estranged dad: healing old wounds or new hurt?

Image credit: clinging2thecross | clinging2thecross
clinging2thecross | clinging2thecross

Dad’s absence justified, you’re not the a**hole.

Image credit: 2hourstowaste | 2hourstowaste
2hourstowaste | 2hourstowaste

Engaging response options for an estranged dad’s unexpected return

Image credit: AllTh3Naps | AllTh3Naps
AllTh3Naps | AllTh3Naps

Choose your family, don’t let guilt dictate your decisions.

Image credit: SquidProQuo13 | SquidProQuo13
SquidProQuo13 | SquidProQuo13

Engaging advice on dealing with resentment and potential family connections

Image credit: bogman_0002 | bogman_0002
bogman_0002 | bogman_0002

Dad’s in town, but didn’t even bother asking you?

Image credit: escortboyfriend | escortboyfriend
escortboyfriend | escortboyfriend

No attachment, no response. Keep your personal info private

Image credit: Master-Manipulation | Master-Manipulation
Master-Manipulation | Master-Manipulation

Choose your own path, don’t let anyone judge you.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

NTA. Standing up against pressure to meet estranged parent!

Image credit: Flying_Bolo | Flying_Bolo
Flying_Bolo | Flying_Bolo

NTA. You don’t owe your dad anything. Just say ‘No, thank you.’

Image credit: GonnaMakeAList | GonnaMakeAList
GonnaMakeAList | GonnaMakeAList

Don’t miss out! NTA, but consider future regrets. Meet up!

Image credit: mamagigli0 | mamagigli0
mamagigli0 | mamagigli0

Avoiding dad? NTA, you have the right to choose.

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

No obligation to estranged dad

Image credit: high-jinkx | high-jinkx
high-jinkx | high-jinkx

Don’t be an a**hole, but take care of yourself. NTA

Image credit: weezilgirl | weezilgirl
weezilgirl | weezilgirl

Dad’s girlfriend cares more? NTA for feeling neglected!

Image credit: loomysthrowaway | loomysthrowaway
loomysthrowaway | loomysthrowaway

“He may be your father, but he ain’t your daddy” ‍ ❤️

Image credit: faded-into-darkness | faded-into-darkness
faded-into-darkness | faded-into-darkness

Dad’s girlfriend making effort, not him? NTA dilemma

Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]
[deleted] | [deleted]

NTA. Estranged dad’s lazy attempt to reconnect. Not your problem

Image credit: Suelswalker | Suelswalker
Suelswalker | Suelswalker

Build your own family of *choice*! Good luck, future Doctor!

Image credit: mischiffmaker | mischiffmaker
mischiffmaker | mischiffmaker

Busy med student avoids estranged dad’s pushy girlfriend.

Image credit: nickis84 | nickis84
nickis84 | nickis84

Dad resurfaces after years: NTA, he’s practically a stranger

Image credit: Hinaata | Hinaata
Hinaata | Hinaata
Tags: Family

What's Popular

Remodelaholic | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:30_Hudson_Yards_(92900).jpg
DIY Projects

You Can Make Your Own Backyard Oasis With A Fire Pit Just In Time For Summer

Unsplash | Emiliano Bar
Home & Garden

TikToker Shows How Little $4,000 Rent Gets Apartment Hunters In NYC

Unsplash | LeeAnn Cline
Bed & Bath

Wife Sparks Debate After She Says There’s No Need To Iron Bedsheets

Unsplash
DIY Projects

10+ Unique Ways To Repurpose Old Wooden Pallets

  • About Us
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • DMCA

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DIY
  • Home & Garden
  • Food & Drink
  • Cooking & Recipes
  • Bed & Bath
  • Pets & Animals

Discover creativity and comfort with Diply—your go-to lifestyle hub for DIYs, beauty tips, recipes, home inspiration and more! © 2024 Diply