Diaries Magazine

An Open Letter To A Man I Never Met

Posted on the 10 November 2015 by Lifeofasportswife @jessaolson
Something I haven't really talked about too much in my blog and in my real life is that I never knew my biological father. It wasn't until recently that I saw a picture of what he looked like.
Growing up I always felt like I was missing something in my life. It tough to describe to someone who doesn't know, but you are left with a void. I always wanted to know what characteristic or mannerism I've gotten from who.  
When I was younger I felt like I was never good enough to know who he was or to even meet him. I honestly never wanted anything financially from his family. I just wanted to know him and his family. 
Now I will never be able to find out. I rcently found out that he died. When someone told me I was taken back. I didn't know how to respond. I felt sad because I could never ask him any questions. Why didn't you want anything to do with me? Why? 
It took a long time to be ok with everything. I know that I have a dad that has always been there for me. I have a dad that took me as his own. This guy that I never met is the one that is missing out. I am no longer missing out. 
It has been about a week since I have found and I thought I would have some sense of closure. I thought I was over everything, but maybe if you cover up it up long enough or don't talk about it you'll forget about it. At least that's the way I feel.
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