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holy crap. i don't know what to do.

if any of you were reading my blog last summer, you'll know my story in regards to bio-dad, who i haven't seen since the teen was <1. 

in a nutshell, his sister found me and after much debate, i decided to go and visit her before she left to move out of state.  during the visit, i actually spoke to bio-dad on the phone, who'd been living in the homeland for several years.  it was so weird, and all he said about the long period of time that we were out of touch was "sorry, anak (daughter), we've been really busy."

um, so busy that you couldn't let your daughter know that you were MOVING OUT OF THE FREAKING COUNTRY PERMANENTLY?

i just got a facebook e-mail from his wife (who was always very nice).  she says they're in the LBC and are here for another week before heading back.  i don't know if that means they're just visiting, or are coming back stateside after the trip.

i'm completely conflicted.  do i go visit?  i got over being left behind and neglected by him a long time ago, but i'm really torn about going to see him.  

WWYD?
 

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  • I dont know dude.  That's a tough one. 

    My gut would say to go and try to see him.  I think if you don't, you may end up regretting it.  You know?  

  • imageAsianPrncssKim:

    I dont know dude.  That's a tough one. 

    My gut would say to go and try to see him.  I think if you don't, you may end up regretting it.  You know?  

    This.

    "They" say we regret more the things we didn't do than the things we did.

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  • imageYoung_Love:
    imageAsianPrncssKim:

    I dont know dude.? That's a tough one.?

    My gut would say to go and try to see him.? I think if you don't, you may end up regretting it.? You know? ?

    This.

    "They" say we regret more the things we didn't do than the things we did.

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    This. But I'd also add to do what makes you feel good / right. Forget other people's feelings.?

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  • I would say if you dont think it will open up a can of emotional worms then go and see him/them. I am totally in favor of not having any regrets in regards to family and such...But, sometimes seeing someone that you have that much "baggage" with can stir up emotions that are not plesant to deal with once they have come and gone. So, if you are up to it and can see the positive in it, I say go.
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  • I am a softie, and I agree that maybe you should really consider seeing him before he goes.  Just from personal experience, this is a huge deal though and definitely not as easily done as it sounds.  So all I've got is  Right Hug
  • imagezeesbride:
    I would say if you dont think it will open up a can of emotional worms then go and see him/them. I am totally in favor of not having any regrets in regards to family and such...But, sometimes seeing someone that you have that much "baggage" with can stir up emotions that are not plesant to deal with once they have come and gone. So, if you are up to it and can see the positive in it, I say go.

    I agree with this.

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  • Is it just his wife reaching out, wanting the two of you to get together or has your dad been asking to see you as well?  It would be hard for me to make an effort with someone who does not do it themselves.  It has been his sister and wife contacting you not him.  If you know that he does really want to see you I would do it.  If it's other people trying to push it and he doesn't really care I am not sure I would go. 
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