How Do You Overcome An Abusive Father?
Sometimes the people we are closest to are the ones that abuse us. We are especially vulnerable to the behavior of our parents since growing up we were at their mercy. It is difficult to be objective about your father if you are still dependent upon him in any way. As little children we love and trust our father. It is not until that trust is broken that we begin to mistrust the paternal figure. That is what makes an abusive father so particularly painful. Abuse from a father can be overt, in-your-face physical violence; verbal abuse i.e. put downs and inappropriate remarks that undermine confidence; neglect; mental cruelty; to more subtle forms of abuse such as indifference. These are all varying forms of abuse that can really sabotage your life in the long-run. Be honest with yourself about what you’ve been through and are dealing with now as a result of your abusive father. Denial will only make for a defensive attitude. Be realistic about outcomes. Realize that a storybook ending i
