Not my responsibility at all

Philippines
July 6, 2023 4:42am CST
Hi and Hello fellow lotters! Im back again with another topic to share and discuss. I am not sure if I have shared here that I am not in good terms with my dad. I grew up not knowing who he was, I mean my mom and dad parted ways even before I wad born. And I guess thats the reason why mom is not that fair with me too. I mean she has her favorite child and Im not one of them , plus the fact that I look like my dad thats why it always triggers her anger. I knew my father when I was 33 years old already and now Im running 41 . A random message was sent on my social media account saying I should add up this certain name and its my father. To make the story short , we met without my mom's knowledge . A lot of stories were told as to why they get separated. He re married and so is my mom and I have siblings from my dad and siblings from my mom and Im the eldest. In one conversation we had , he mentioned that he wants to file a complaint against my mom for what she did to him and for using his surname with my mom's child who are not his kids. They are not legally separated yet, so my mom is still using his surname even in the birth certificates of my siblings. I cant believe Im hearing those from him. Even though my mom is not fair with me , She never left us .She fed us and clothed us.I answered back out of frustration and told him its not my responsibility to make a move so that they can get together. I dont know but He always make gestures that is very annoying then He would tell me thats his revenge. He never make up for the lost times as father . He also told me that He wants to bring me to Saudi Arabia in Al Khobar thats where he is staying now together with his second family. But Im not close with them. He never introduced me to them too but his wife knew about me and his past. I told him I will be with mom even though she is a little unfair with me and that I dont know him that much even if He is my dad , he never instilled trust between us first and he wanted the easy option . I told him that I dont think mom would listen because she is really angry and mad at him . Its been years again that I haven't got any message or call from him. But I will stay with mom no matter what . Its clear to me that he only wanted revenge and not to know me at all. I have this feeling that he is only using me to get through mom for revenge. Although there are times that I miss him too but I think things between them wont end if they dont listen to each other , its hard to be coming from a broken family. Im just surviving the pain day by day . Good thing my mental health is strong because I always have this mindset that only I can help me. Just a question , If you were on my shoes how will you feel seeing your dad say those words to your mom? And, will you go and live with your dad? Or will you stay with your mom who never left?
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
7 Jul 23
You could, I suppose, maintain good relations with both of them while continuing to live with your mother. I believe both your mother and your father harbor animosities towards one another. They both have second families now; therefore, I believe they should continue living their separate lives. You still have a parent-child relationship with both of them; you don't need to take a side now only to be a pawn in someone else's vengeance.
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
7 Jul 23
@iKONICNoona Hey, that's a new angle. Your mother, I believe, has gone on with her life with your stepfather. You cannot force someone to convert because he practices another faith that allows for multiple marriages. She cannot do so if your mother is not a Muslim. I thought your father wanted vengeance on her, so why would he still want herĀ to be his wife? I believe you are independentĀ and should not allow yourself to be used by anyone. I know you already know what is best for both of them, but I believe they are better off being apart than together.
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• Philippines
8 Jul 23
@rsa101 I agree thats why Im confused too with my dad and thats why I have doubts on why He reconnected with me . I told him that too He cant force mom , He got mad at me and said I should be doing something so that they can get back together , For a while since thevpandemic happened I stopped talking to him because He is so annoying he will only make things worst , we also fought he did the pettiest thing ..
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• Philippines
7 Jul 23
@rsa101 I would love to have that harmonious relationship with both of my parents ,but Im not sure with my dad though , maybe because He is hurt thats why He is acting that way. He converted into Islam and it has a different take on everything . He wanted to get back with my mom because He said he is Muslim now and can have another wife. I told him it will be impossible for mom and there he goes with his anger and everything. He imposed to me that I should do something so that he can get mom back and I told him Its not my responsibility anymore Im just their child and mom is so smart enough for that ..
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• India
6 Jul 23
I would like to ask if you are still living with your mom or at a different place
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• Philippines
6 Jul 23
@Butterfingers I am still living with my mom and my 2 other siblings and a niece too.
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• India
6 Jul 23
@iKONICNoona oh then you should take your mothers side and should not entertain your father, my opinion sorry if you don't like
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• Philippines
7 Jul 23
@Butterfingers Not a problem I know and that is what Im doing now. And besides I know that I am not welcome in my father's new family.
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@AmbiePam (94146)
• United States
6 Jul 23
I would do the same as you, and stand by my mom who always took responsibility for you and your siblings. Especially, if you are still living with her.
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• Philippines
7 Jul 23
@AmbiePam To be honest I dont understand my dad at all. He has something planned I think thats why He contacted me. I am not at ease with him specially I know that with his new family I am not welcome .
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@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
6 Jul 23
I can never tell because its hard to make decisions unless you are experiencing it the same way others do. But I hope sooner or later things will be fine
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• Philippines
6 Jul 23
@cherigucchi Thats my wish too that they can patch things by themselves .Its been how many years and they've re married and all ...
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• United States
6 Jul 23
I think you're right, your mom stayed by you and he really shouldn't say anything because he may not have the right.
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• Philippines
7 Jul 23
@misunderstood_zombie I am happier and at ease with my mom even though she has her favorite child. Its okay atleast I have shelter, food and clothing.