Dad,
How do I start this...you know we haven't really had a close relationship growing up. I wish we did, but I really feel like you just didn't try. It really hurt me growing up and knowing that you'd rather be off on your own doing whatever you wanted and couldn't pick up the phone to call me. You have no idea how hurt I was being a little girl and not having you in my life. Of course I had my awesome mother and family to love me unconditionally, but sometimes I felt like it wasn't enough. Now that I'm older, I see your ways and have very little respect for you. Yes, I can see you're "trying" but I feel like it's not all you, and that you have other people telling you to send me a card every once in a while. I still never get a call from you, but by this point I'm used to it and it doesn't hurt as much. Ever since Alfonso came into my life and took over the dad role that was supposed to be yours, I feel in a sense that I've been healed. He's cared about me just as if I was his actual daughter. To me, that is a man. He not only takes care of me but my mother also and I have the up most respect for him. You may get upset that I call him "Dad" but to tell the truth he has been my dad for half of my life now, and will continue to be my dad forever. If you read this, then I apologize for being so harsh, but it's the truth. I do love you very much...I just wish you would have tried a little harder.
-Olivia Elise
I cried alittle when I read this but everything you said is how I saw it as I watched you grow into the beautiful young lady. I thought the same things you did.... "Why isn't he trying to keep in touch with his baby girl and one day he will realize and Oliva will too". I don't think he realizes it yet but you do. The whole family did their best to make sure the void was filled and then came Alfonso. I think he has done an Outstanding job as a father.
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Aunt Carla
Aunt Carla, you and the rest of the family did an amazing job loving me and filling that void! I may not have been lucky enough to have a great relationship with my father, but I have been blessed with an outstanding family who loves and supports me. I can't thank yall enough for giving me such an amazing childhood. I've become the person I am today because of every single one of you! Love you!
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