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Why I'll never call you Dad
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Why I'll never call you Dad |
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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia 
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I wish I could you call Dad remembering little league and fishing trips on Beaver Creek But happy memories were always to few and far between for us I can't remember laughing as my empty childhood fell like sand through my fingers I remember when I was five acting grown up so I could please you I was there when you lost your mind between Hope Sound and Flagstaff and saw the demons move in You were all I knew of God so I despised him for years When you killed David I cried when they took you away and only after realized to cry for him I wish I could turn back time clean the slate the wounds still fester and your face still turns me to a scared child cringing from the next beating So I can't call you Dad and sadly never will. |
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sister3of4 Junior Member
since 2003-04-11
Posts 16Northumberland, England |
This is so sad, every child should have a dad like mine. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Oh, my gosh Brad, I am so sorry for you. I don't know what else to say. I will just give you a  Chris |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Very powerful! Jason |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
how sad this is. i am so sorry you have suffered so much and i feel that you are certainly not alone, many fathers never show love for their children my husband has also suffered this way. he shows great hurt in his hatred of his father. i send my hugs to you and hope that you feel the warmth of many other loves to ease a little of your suffering. xxxx june xxxx |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
thank you for your compasion |
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KoKo Senior Member
since 2003-02-15
Posts 995Inside the shadow's shadow |
omg...this stings...i know "sorry" always sounds so empty...but i do wish there was something i could do to make you feel better...you are a great man for sharing this, so that maybe a younger reader could read this and perhaps get the courage from it to stand up next time...you're a very strong person, Brad. Sending you all my love, Lauren. I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Tough write brave write Brad..yhm |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Very powerful write made me tingle reading it, such sadness in the words you have shared. Julie |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Brad, I send many angel hugs your way, sweet friend, I am so sorry to hear this and though the scars may always be inside of you, know you have many friends here who will support and offer you shoulders every step of the way like myself! (wipes tears) I send special healing angel hugs your way, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Brad, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is so terribly sad Brad. A most difficult write for you I am sure. But, very well expressed. ~Healing Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
If only you knew how much this speaks of my childhood and relationship with my father. I applaud you for writing this, I'm sure it was difficult, yet has also allowed you to heal a bit. I'm keeping this~ Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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poetSeaMaiden Member
since 2003-04-25
Posts 107 |
Definately a tough write, but you did it with such style and grace, you certainly deserve an ovation for that. I would wish this on no one. You know, I have this saying I use during tough times for myself and others. It's the people who hurt you most, that make you the strong, wise, wonderful survivor you are today. You are certainly strong and wise, I feel it. A big heart too. Come here Mr. Majors, I feel a coming on! Bravo for this piece, and I'm so glad you're able to write it all down for others to learn from it and feel it. PURE talent. ~ Poets cry with words, not always tears, you see. ~ PoetSeaMaiden |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Brad, I feel sick inside for the pain that you have had to endure and for the loss of your brother by the hand of his own father. I honestly feel ill--very ill!--and sick at heart. It is believed that everything happens for a reason, but then you hear of a horrendous story such as yours, and it is understandable why this could be questioned. Peace, Love & Eternal Light, Linda xo |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
thank you |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I only saw demons visit my father once, when he was in deep pain and denying any help, denying any "substance"... because he had seen his mother pass away from drugs that physicians were using to keep her alive.... I don't know this pain... but I know what it means to you... thank you, Brad... |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad: I can't remember laughing as my empty childhood fell like sand through my fingers I am with you here . . . and proud of you, my friend xxoo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Brad, I truly wish that there was something I could say to express to you how I'm feeling about this. I feel anger because a child was treated the way you were. But I also feel pride in you for having the courage to write of this great pain you have suffered. Friend, you have a lot of friends here who will give you support whenever you need it. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.  Many heart Hugs to you, Brad, Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
damn...just damn [This message has been edited by passing shadows (05-31-2003 02:11 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
....so sad |
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