4 Years Ago, Christmas Day
My parents officially divorced and my dad leaves. I was 11 at the time.
4 years passes, and my dad enters my bedroom unannounced after I had a long day at work. It's my 15th birthday.
Good riddance. I'm so tired of my parents arguing all the time; I feel so anxious because of him. Now I can finally focus on what's important.
Your loss, I don’t need anything from you. Leave me alone and get out of my room.
Come on, let’s take pictures. I don’t have any of you since you were 11
Happy Birthday! Come downstairs so I can get some pictures of you!
No, I'm tired and I don't want anything from you. Go celebrate with my brothers.
Don't touch me. I said I don't need nor want anything from you. Why can't you just leave me alone?!
My dad then tries to get physical and attempts to drag me out of bed to come downstairs.
After multiple attempts, he does eventually walk me downstairs into the kitchen to "celebrate".
Why do you have to be so ungrateful? Stop being so mean, spoiled brat.
I sat there with my brothers and father. While in the kitchen, I feel really anxious and uncomfortable, as I just want to get it over with so I can take a nap and relax. I started questioning my dad's actions which sent time into a spiral, making a run for it.
Happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to you.... Happy birthday dear Jul-
I hate this. Why is he even here? He probably just wants to take pictures to appear like a good father on his FaceBook. I need to get out of here.
Hey! Get back here!
I managed to successfully lock my dad out of my room, thankfully. I then had a panic attack and question everything regarding my dad; as I decided to text my best friend to vent to.
I need to hurry and lock my door! The nerve of this guy!
I told Anant everything that had happened and she comforted me. Essentially, she was the only person keeping me sane at that point. I felt calm and safe after a while of talking to her and waited it out until my dad had left.
anant kaur
Are you okay? Just don't come out until he's gone.
Sounds like a good idea. Yeah, I don't know why some people can't take no for an answer.
I’m fine. I’ll just lock my door for now and will try to whenever he comes over again. I just wish he would take the hint and leave me alone