Dear Dad

I still have not forgotten everything you've ever done.

I am in the process of forgiving you but it is exhausting me.

I cannot pretend that being human is an acceptable excuse for your actions.

You are the reason that I do not believe in Love. I don't think I would ever forgive you for that.

I know you are flawed. I know you are hurting.

But please notice that I too am hurting. I too needed you but you were never really there.

Now that you're here, your presence is unwelcome. I still can't look you in the eye without disdain.