How those of us without dads feel every father's day

Pryach · 3 months

Fuck cancer.

Sirenn · 3 months

CountryTillDeath · 3 months

I wanna get this out cause its been pissing me off... Me and my fiancé both lost our dads but according to her because I have a step dad that makes everything better and I disagree because he doesnt replace my dad. It just pisses me off.

HighDice · 3 months

Know that feel bro. Feels like all the times I cut my cheek as a teenager trying to figure out how to shave.

boffcheese · 3 months

I don't feel like that at all. My mum has raised me on her own since my father left us when I was three. I haven't heard a single thing from him since. She's done an amazing job, sacrificing everything for us.

No. Fuck Fathers Day. For me, its another Mothers Day.

PharmD2012 · 3 months

Meh! I've done perfectly fine without a father. I have my gramps to fill that void. Happy Father's day Abuelo! =]

softballs9 · 3 months

I miss him :(

aceoftrachs · 3 months

It's just another holiday manufactured by the greeting card companies. Don't let it slow your roll.

iamsam29 · 3 months

my dad lost his battle with brain cancer 7 days ago. way to rub it in my face, entire internet.

Trollaids · 3 months

I know my dad is looking down right now, wondering what the fuck Reddit is.

RedPandaMediaGroup · 3 months

My girlfriend tried to have this conversation with me last night. I need to go to lengths to convince people that just because i dont have a father dose not mean im going to be any more lonely or depressed on fathers day.

DarkNecro · 3 months

I feel even worse, my dad passed away Father's Day '98. :'(

BeeKeeperReno · 3 months

Never knew my father, don't even know his name, but my mom did a fucking hell of a job raising me.

ePoise · 3 months

My dad just killed himself about 3 weeks ago. It's kinda weird having Father's Day so close to when he did it. Kind of like throwing salt on a fresh wound.

Oh, and it's my cake day? Ok.

lemongrenade · 3 months

Dude who cares. I'm just hanging out with my other dadless bros. More video games. Less golf.

[deleted] · 3 months

I love you.

EmilyEM · 3 months

I also know that feel...awkward internet hug

archerx · 3 months

Apparently my father was a very good fighter pilot and had a masters in physics, that's awesome except he disappeared before I was born (Some military bullshit I'm told).

I feel very cheated and always wish I had a father...

Wehrwolf666 · 3 months

I know the feeling man, I had shitty role models to go by because of it and am really only somewhat normal from having really supportive friends.

ScottiDoo · 3 months

Fuck suicide

GardenGnomeIllusion · 3 months

This is my first father's day without my dad. He died about a week ago after a long battle with cancer. It's also my first father's day as a dad so today is full of mixed emotions. I'm just glad my dad had the chance to meet his granddaughter before he passed.

SachaTheHippo · 3 months

Be strong gentlemen. Brohugs all around.

For me, losing my dad is part of what makes me who I am, and I like who I am. It's still sucks a big dick to grow up without my amazing father, but you get what you get, and my life hasn't been so terrible.

Rasii · 3 months

Fuck shitty drivers not looking out for motorcyclists.

TheRealKormac · 3 months

3 years ago yesterday - fuck heart attacks.

scaryballoonman · 3 months

NOW I'M SAD.

fantes_friend · 3 months

ditto

PokemasterTT · 3 months

My father might be dead already. I haven't seen him in 12 years. He was in prison when I was young.

Slayer500x · 3 months

Thats how I feel everyday

Excentinel · 3 months

I doubt the people with two moms feel forever-alone today.

I'd imagine today's just any other Sunday to them.

Pit_of_Death · 3 months

As someone whose dad has been in the long slow process of dying with dementia, fuck this day. Memories are pretty good overall, but as others have pointed out, it's a rough reminder.

dalms · 3 months

hugs i know bro. i know.

asatele1 · 3 months

Dad left when I was two, I am now 20. Fathers day is just one less thing I have to worry about

The_Biggest_Bunny · 3 months

My father ran out on my mom when I was about 3. Leaving a son, two daughters, and a wonderful wife/mother. My mom told me i'd stand at the window waiting for him to pull into the driveway, eventually she'd say to go to bed because he is working late. He eventually came back, only to ask for a loan to start his company. After talking to us for about a month, he left; cutting off all contact with us. I was about 11 when this happened. I didn't have a dad for eight years. I grew up just fine. A few more years passed and he came back, he gave me a call, and messaged my sister's on Facebook. He gave me a job and convinced both of my sister's to quit their's and work for him. That job was very short lived, since he sold his company a month later. He then began to only contact my oldest sister and she'd kiss up to him. Now I am seventeen, he hasn't called me in a few months, but he called my sister and offered to take her out to lunch for father's day. I don't care about this, we just celebrated my mom's birthday yesterday, and today I will celebrate father's day with her. "Remember, The_Biggest_Bunny, you may not have a father, but you have me." - My mom.

lepruchaun · 3 months

also those of us with kids we can't see

moonshadedeath · 3 months

This isn't always true. My dad walked out before I can even remember and started a new family. But my grandpa picked up the slack. I honestly think I'm better for it.

Philthey · 3 months

I lost my dad to a pulmonary embolism while I was in high school, in 2004. I'm not even sure how I feel about the whole thing anymore. Days like this make me feel numb.

Barnalby002 · 3 months

I haven't talked to my alcoholic dad in about 7 years even though he works across the street from me. My boss was talking about fathers day and I said "what day is that again?" and he goes "you don't know when fathers day is!?" so I said "no I don't have a dad!" the look on his face was absolutely priceless.

The_Kommunist · 3 months

My dad died June 30th of 2011. I was only 16. Today sucks arse.

pjm5gx · 3 months

thanks for posting. all the ads for fathers day are rough sometimes

NotLaterNow · 3 months

A few of my fatherless friends and I usually get together on Father's Day and do random stuff. Today we are all hungover, so, Denny's. Your friends can be your family, too!

Draculia_54 · 3 months

To the fathers that do give a shit about their sons, i salute them. The fact that our fathers aren't involved in our lives for what ever reason shouldn't take away from fathers who do care. We are who we are regardless and in spite of them.

clippabluntz · 3 months

I always like to pretend to be emotionally affected by my dad's absence to make people around me feel uncomfortable. I was in a crowded elevator at my University during "father's weekend" and I pointed out the flyer to my girlfriend and asked "do you think I need a father to participate this weekend? can I borrow yours?"

RJPay · 3 months

Yeah i Never met my father and actually couldn't care less... not a victim of anything... if he didn't want to be a part of my life then to hell with him, I'm better without ever meeting him

tony1449 · 3 months

Father's day is just like anyone other day to me.

tardis2464 · 3 months

i feel ya.....i feel you. its horrible around this time

JustMadeYouYawn · 3 months

Father's day already?... Time to watch this Fresh Prince scene again... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmerFuzRNZ4

omelets · 3 months

I don't even know how my dad died.

buffalo_pete · 3 months

Very sorry to hear. My roommate's mom passed away when my roommate was very young, and I know that for her Mother's Day is especially difficult. Best wishes.

Msmuffysmom · 3 months

I don't feel like that. Glad that guys away from me. But sorry to all of you whos father died. :( all the good dads seem to die while the shitty ones live on. I hope ypu have a good day. Keep your heads up since your all wodedul ppl.

Clownish · 3 months

Two years and two months. I miss you dad :(

LooksDelicious · 3 months

Fuck heart disease.

Y_Machina · 3 months

I work in an hour. I just want to stop crying and get my shit together.

2PumpChamp · 3 months

Never realized how much daddy issues reddit has

Mikeyone77 · 3 months

My mom was a better father than anyone man could of been

adowaconan · 3 months

fuck cancer. why those stupid scientists create medicine for sex easier than for cancer?

formerlylurkinlurker · 3 months

My 50 yr old friend's dad passed away last week at the age of 84 due to a brain tumor. I txt him happy fathers day and he txt back, now I'm the one with no dad. I was completely caught off guard, I didn't know what to say except that he's happy and would want his son to feel the same. I felt stupid for not thinking about his father. But I meant well.

bigfourie · 3 months

Happens to me on mothers day mate shit sux

jekyll984 · 3 months

My father passed from a heart attack when I was younger at Christmas time. So it's sad on fathers day and Christmas for us.

workpuppy · 3 months

My dad died thirty five years ago, and I took my kids to see his grave after we all had breakfast together.

Dr___Awkward · 3 months

I'm actually kind of indifferent about Father's Day. Of course, I never even met my dad, so I didn't lose him like so many other people on this thread.

smartbycomparison · 3 months

Clicked on these comments expecting to see a bunch of people who's fathers have left them like mine (cheated on mom, got divorced.) Instead, I got sad because cancer stole a bunch of peoples dads instead of a secretary...... =/

nuncrusher · 3 months

4 years ago as of last week. Fuck heart problems. Thanks for this, I was getting tired of the holiday getting thrown in my face.

Bringyourfugshiz · 3 months

My dad past away when I was seven from a heart attack. I know the feel

Jesusbait · 3 months

This is the first fathers day I've spent with my dad. It feels exactly the same.

FroSamurai · 3 months

What heartless bastard would downvote this post?

mrallen77 · 3 months

I lost my dad too. He said he couldn't take "it" anymore and left. "It" being me

wstacy38 · 3 months

My dad will be gone for 3 years the end of July. It really sucks, fathers day and the July 28 suck. Dropped of a Friggen heart attack, no bad cholesterol, no high BP, nothing, just dropped. Tried CPR but it didn't work!

Krastain · 3 months

Don't forget about us dads without children! It's hard on us too!

spetoja · 3 months

Lost my dad to heart disease when I was 9, but I get on with my step dad really well, guess I can't ask for anymore :)

HamrheadEagleiThrust · 3 months

I lost my dad before I was born....cuz he's a douche and left my mom and I.: (

Tatwampstajag · 3 months

10 years ago for me, made the best of it by showing my awesome mom a good day.

Siaonara · 3 months

My mom is the best Dad I could have.

glitch92 · 3 months

Not just people without fathers, But people with ass hats for dad feel like this too. I just want to give a hearty thanks to every dad out there that actually tries. You're appreciated by all.

Caladbolg2 · 3 months

I'm fortunate enough to have a grandfather still alive and my father. I also have two boys. But this is how I feel being hundreds of miles away from them and not being able to get back home.

For those of you who have lost yours, keep your head up. I have no idea what it's like. You have my sympathy.

Samizdat_Press · 3 months

One of my most beloved items of my childhood was a helicopter hat like the one in the picture that MY DAD have me. Take that OP!

TheGangsterUnicorn · 3 months

Lost my dad in 7th grade. I'll be going into 10th. I still forget how I can't call him up anymore.

Dragoryu3000 · 3 months

A friend of mine's parents divorced when she was very young, and her father's pretty much been out of her life since. Today, multiple customers of hers asked her if she'd called her father today.

thrifty917 · 3 months

Fuck deadbeat dads.

mysticrhythms · 3 months

Imagine how those of us whose wives can't have children must feel.

tyrone17 · 3 months

Ironically father's day is also not rarely my birthday, like today. Double burn.

wazooasiteverwas · 3 months

It gets better when you are a dad. Still isn't the same though.

pasmeme · 3 months

This is what my new divorced dad is like. Poor daddy.

TheJerseyDevil13 · 3 months

I take my mom out on fathers day because she was both the mom and dad to me and my brother growing up...Shes a boss so she gets two days devoted to her. So all you out there who grew up in with just a single mother go wish her a happy fathers day. She will appreciate it.

TigOlBitties95 · 3 months

My dad left me too. But I have a cool stepdad. I guess im saying even if scumbag dad leaves, theres always a silver lining.

onlyblackguyonreddit · 3 months

I know that feel.

juszczec · 3 months

I don't feel that way. My father was not a good person. I realized this by the time I was 8. By the time I was 13 the courts ordered no contact between us and it was a relief to me. He died on the other side of the country and I didn't find out till a year later.

RainbowBlast · 3 months

yea something like that

Sierra_One · 3 months

A couple years ago I was hanging out with 2 of my friends. One friend and I don't have dads, the other one does. The guy with a dad looked at us and said "What are you guys doing for father's day?" He knew we didn't talk to our dads, but he wasn't thinking when he said that. We looked at him and laughed our asses off. He felt so bad for saying that. We still bug him about it.

csnafu · 3 months

that's sad mate...I'm sorry.

jlong1968 · 3 months

I really dont give a shit, he was an awful father!

ProLikeThis · 3 months

I know that feeling, my dad died at 62, 2 months ago. Just want it go be tomorrow

Amberlily7 · 3 months

I agree... Wish I had the hat however....

vodenii · 3 months

I'm a father and a son, hugs all around!

roflpwnt · 3 months

He walked out before I was born. No good.

superboredteacher · 3 months

I completely agree - I am just avoiding facebook for the whole day. My dad passed away when I was 19, so he never saw me graduate with either of my university degrees, nor did he ever meet my husband or see me married. Father's Day kind of sucks; it really rubbed it in this morning when one of my friends posted a picture of her and her father... at MY wedding last year. Boo-urns!

Nickajack · 3 months

I know that feel bro. My dad had a heart attack, and I was the one who found him, so father's day is an especially bad time for me :/

I also have 4 siblings who never really knew him, and that hurts most of all I think (They were relatively young when he died).

vindieselismyhero · 3 months

as sad or sadder than dad's without children?

zasabi7 · 3 months

I lost my dad to prostate cancer when I was 9. I think of him every year at this time and call my mom on his birthday so she isn't so lonely.

Moldybooks · 3 months

Dad was a Hells Angel. I was probably better off not knowing him.

psytog · 3 months

Should be Ness's hat ness

Shutup_Wesley · 3 months

My dad died just months after I was born, later in life I had a shitty "step dad" who was anything but a role model for a young girl. Luckily, my grandfather kind of helped fill the void and showed me there are kind, intelligent and strong good men out there. Sucks he has Alzheimer's now :( I'm about to have a child of my own and I have a great feeling my man will be just as good of a dad/role mod for our kids as my mom and grandfather were for me. So people that were raised with their mom and dad in a happy home I hope they realize how great that is.

chewyice · 3 months

I've never known my father either, mother left when I was an infant.

trampus1 · 3 months

The only parent I have left alive is my biological dad and he's more like a casual acquaintance at best.

falco_brawler · 3 months

Thank you. Your brilliance has accurately described my feelings towards this holiday so simply. I'm not offended whatsoever.

Trip_McNeely · 3 months

That's not true, a good game of Spades is just a cellmate away.

delarye1 · 3 months

Forever a Clone?

Canageek · 3 months

spicy_eagle · 3 months

That feeling where in grade school everyone was trying to one-up each other on whose dad is cooler. =(

Aenous · 3 months

I just wish my mom a happy father's day. :)

MyDogPoops · 3 months

Forever a son

whyihatepink · 3 months

Seriously. My birthday is either on out very close to father's day each year. My deadbeat dad always forgets my birthday but keeps track of missed fathers days.

Streikender · 3 months

Fuck scumbag dad

MontrealBornanRaised · 3 months

I'll be your dad.

DAEWOO_LANOS · 3 months

My dad just left, I'm not gonna say Fuck him.

petuur · 3 months

my father's not dead but he's dead to me. divorced my mom and i when i was age 4 and stayed in china while we moved to the US. he couldn't get out so he was basically gone from my life after that. i've gone back since to visit him but he hasn't contributed a dime or a cent to my childhood and adolescence and doesn't deserve even the slightest respect from me on father's day.

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