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theoggoldfish
My dad died when I was 18, never got to appreciate him since he worked so much. Brain cancer so his last year was very hard. Miss him so muc
1111111111113
My dad is a reasonable man who has faults but tries his best. I couldn't ask for more.
stickitinuryolo
I think I'll fake a near death experience so my kids appreciate me while I'm here.
noiritus
I lost my dad when I was eleven years old. I wish sometimes to hear his wise words over a cold beer.
aenimaa
Well my whole life with 2 abusive alcoholic parents has made me hate them so much. Haven't kept contact in 5 years...
blueridgedog
Don't have a dad anymore, but I am one.
Ifyourenotfirstyourelast
My dad doesn’t always say a lot, but he lets me talk at him as much as I want. I figure a lot of stuff out with his help.
FourFans
He sounds like a good guy
mitula23
Yeah its great my dad can program in 12 languages, weld, do carpentry, and all that. But he also thinks gay people don't deserve rights sooo
AmirGarib
It seems like he is good in learning. Maybe he learned from his own dad that bad opinion :(
shhep
Or maybe he's just a homophobic asshole. Some things don't have a nice feelgood explanation. Unfortunately.
MinagiV
I feel you. My sperm donor is a fucking moron, and not worth my time. Good thing I have my mom. Single parents who care fucking rule.
SamArt53
ANY parents who care rule. Step parents, grandparents, foster parents. Spend time with them.
tarzansboy
The older I get the wiser my parents are
WrongUn
My dad was so strict when I was a kid. My folks split in '92 and now I realise he's the wisest, fairest guy I'll ever know. Honestly my hero
RideTheStimutacs
Pretty much everyone's parents are just winging it like everyone else in this world.
CaseyDDia
My dad died in January. he did everything for me. He was the most responsible and successful adult I have ever known. I'm shit without him.
Alibifire
My dad is 70 now, and my folks live a few hours away. I worry I'm missing my last few years with them, this hit me right in the feels.
ColoradoGaz
I would give anything to have my dad back for just one day. To meet my son and just give me a hug again. I loved that man so much.
raulote
what about mom?
awholelotofnothin
My dad sure knows a lot about life - but most of it's racist. It's really hard to dig for wisdom through all that prejudice.
89cupcakes
I'm not crying, shut up.
ireallyreallylovecheetos
Did you eat your pain ?
89cupcakes
Yes. Thats why my name is 89cupcakes.
pancreas
SeventhOne
Thanks for being honest
89cupcakes
I know you are, but what am I?
SeventhOne
It’s OK, babycakes
Gzzzzzz
Damn I need to go holla at my pops now.
SamArt53
“When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around;
SamArt53
by the time I was 21 I was amazed at how much he’d learned in 7 years.” Mark Twain
imadethiswheniwastooyoungshootme
I hate to be that person, but I'm like 85.67% sure that isn't Twain
sombrerohorsewagon
https://www.google.com/amp/s/quoteinvestigator.com/2010/10/10/twain-father/amp/
imadethiswheniwastooyoungshootme
His dad died when he was like 14, right?
sombrerohorsewagon
https://www.google.com/amp/s/quoteinvestigator.com/2010/10/10/twain-father/amp/
Slingsby
Yeah I’ve always been told it’s a Churchill quote about his parents but I could be wrong
imadethiswheniwastooyoungshootme
I'd believe that, mostly because I'm too lazy to check
jimmityjammity
If someone just guesses Einstein, Oscar Wilde, Aristotle and Hitler we'll have a full house!
Kovahjin
And everyone in the house clapped.
7asib
It’s Bob Saget actually.
squirreltactics
I'm 29 and my father was just diagnosed with ALS. We never talked much and I don't know what to do. It's hitting me really hard right now.
squirreltactics
My sister lives overseas and I had to hear their speech again over WhatsApp video.
SamArt53
Spend time with him. Listen twice as much as you talk, hear his story.
squirreltactics
I wish I could. I'm trying. He doesn't have much strength to talk. Sadly with ALS that is the only going to get worse.
squirreltactics
I all but quit my weekend job. I haven't told my manager at work yet, but I can't afford FMLA to take off of them or spend time with him.
SamArt53
I’m sorry. Do the best you can with your remaining time with him. His body’s failing him, his mind is still all there.
wick3dc4ke
I pretend not having a father don't bother me but sometimes stuff like this makes me uncomfortable/sad
50shadesofGandalf
Same
thelostg
My dad died when I was young. Feel the same way...
LEDCOMICS
My dad thinks vaccines cause autism :/
GaetanBamphous
I know that feel. Sorry.
DoublevBomb
Shitty Dad Syndrome, that's unfortunate. You don't have to continue the cycle though.
Mythikun
The closest fatherly figure I have ever had is my husband, and it feels weird. I always think im missing something in my life.
Raltsun
That's someone's fetish.
ResetButton
2/2 and why missing it in childhood is important. Jordan Peterson's A Good Father Helps You to Become Your Best Self. Not sure if I can link
Mythikun
I will research, it has to be somewhere u.u
ResetButton
Search "Jordan Peterson A Good Father Helps You to Become Your Best Self" on Youtube
MissLadyPants
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ResetButton
1/2 I was left with a similar feeling from my childhood. A psychologist's video on Youtube helped me understand what that father figure does
PepperTheNickel
My Dad was incarcerated from when I was 8 to 23. He has a hard time dealing with today's tech. But I believe in him and help him out
DoublevBomb
Minor drug offense?
Ryanator50
yeah probably an once of weed in his pocket while he was heading to buy milk
Randersuarus
My dad was a dead beat and shot himself when I was 13. My mom was my dad:D
Ryanator50
you're a good son
Arrowheadx1
You must be one of the angels that walk among us. That's seriously awesome.
PepperTheNickel
He still legally can't get online for another few years but I definitely plan on buying him a computer when he can.
TheDivineUsersub
If I may ask, what did he get locked up for?
PepperTheNickel
I'd rather not say because people have a hard time understanding that you can love someone that did bad things.
TheDivineUsersub
You'd be surprised, lol. One of the best men I've ever known had a juvie record of 118 assaults. Violence isn't always black and white.
notakebacksies
Where's the age that my dad could beat up your dad?
al640814
YUP! that' be grade 3
epyonwing
Your dad can beat up my dad because he's dead.
RickFromSpace
My dad got a chainsaw
ruferto
all ages. my father will eat yours
SteakForPresident
42
nowthisusernameistaken
Now
JaguarOnMtOlympusPlayingALesPaul
If you even look at my dad funny I WILL BEND YOU TILL YOU POP!!! And that goes for your dad too!
MantisTobagganMD
I once had an argument abouy how much weight my Dad could hold on one finger. Friend came at me with "My dad can hold the Empire State [1]
MantisTobagganMD
Building on one finger". I, being clever, countered with "The entire World!". Needless to say, I won that argument. [2]
orbit919
my dad could beat up your dad tho
rinrollz
I was literally about to write this but checked to see if someone else had!
notakebacksies
https://media.giphy.com/media/XKoJJhJZa80mI/giphy.gif
TyberosTheRedWake
Oh yeah? Well my dad just got out of jail. He'll shoot your shit dad.
LizardsInTheSky
Yeah well my dad works at Nintendo!
Syrupdrizzler
My dad should of went to jail but killed loose ends unlike your punk ass dad wass gud?
nsjsnenrndns
My dad's at the store
AStrayPube
I never knew my dad.
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JockstrapJones
Any age. My dad would wreck your dad's shit.
Brohemianrhapsody88
That's age 7. My son is at that age. Kids probably going to get my ass kicked
Bigballz
You’re lookin at fighting about 15 other dads. Good luck
initialdave
Get down the gym
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Gianttesticlemonster
As a Canadian. From the age you start TimBits hockey to the age you realize you'll never make the NHL.
MantisTobagganMD
Timbits hockey....is that, like....do you score a goal and then eat a donut hole? Is the puck a Tim Bit? You silly Canadians
NoUserNamesLeftToChooseFrom
Contra3IsTheHardestGameEver
My dad was sergeant and jungle ops in brazilian army. He can wreak havoc around here. And he is 60!
ImgursLibertarian
Always.
srslysterling
I learned from my dad early on that being right doesn't make you a good person. He knew a lot but was very bad to others.
shhep
Yeah. Never noticed that. Until I fell in love with a girl whose whole family was 100% just like my dad. Noped the FUCK out of that.
Snooj
Sorry to hear that, Beth.
PeopleSeemToHaveLongNamesOnImgur
I guess some dads teach you what to be and some teach you what not to be. My dad taught me a little bit of both.
gummibearslayer
My dad is always the one to bring in harsh realities of life. Not to tear me down, but to warn me and I actually appreciate it.
RetroBlast
My dad died when I was 27 - I was just starting to realize how much he knew.
TheNerdRage
30 here
shepardcommander07
Lost mine at 15. I imagine my life wouldve been a lot different if he were still here
antidumb
28 for me. He was smarter than I realized.
crazydaisy13
I was 26. I'm 51 now, and still miss him every single day and even now, I feel like I still learn from his example.
TheOneTrueGalen
Lost mine this August. He was the wisest man I knew and I’m sad I can’t learn more from him or make new memories with him.
TheOneTrueGalen
Get your fucking prostate checked gentlemen.
SluntBiggums
Mine just died. I'm only 23, my daughter is only 6 weeks. She won't know her grandfather.
LezgoNecro
It's good you caught on to him when you did.
Dannyxrain
I’m so sorry for your loss, man. I dread that day for me. Heartbreaking just thinking about it.
SpakkieSpookie
24 for me, before my SO, first house, graduation, my son... cancer sucks. Sad, yet comforting to see similar stories ...
redtail62
24 for me... he and I never really got along but I learned later he was proud of me, just never really knew how to say it.
thesethingsarefunandfunisgood
Same here I was 27 when mine died. I respected him already but over the years, being faced with tough choices, I understand him better now.
somethingisup
Dead Dad's Club represent!!!! 18!!!
oddworldabesexxodus
I know all our dads died. Mine died in Jan. I was hugging him when he died. I named my daughter after him (born feb.) life is weird. Hi.
D33RLORD
What is your daughter's name if you don't mind me asking?
USERNAMESMUSTBEFOURCHARACTERS1NLENGTH
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DickPicsForTitPics
Mine died when I was 25, but we hadn't talked since I was 15. He might have known some stuff, but he barely knew me
PigsWeGetWhatPigsDeserve
I'm sorry to hear that.
GhostInTheMachine89
Lost mine at 10. Wish I could have asked him so much more.
iamkarlpilkington
My dad died when I was 23. He told me he should've done better
Tomadzo
At 25, I’m lucky I realized how much he knew but also what he didn’t so I could figure it out for myself
AreThoseMyPants
I was 23. He was the only one i ever felt consistently understood me.
80percentlegs
My dad's dad died when my dad was 4. Same cancer almost took my dad just before I was born. We're super close & I'm so thankful he's alive.
NullValues
9 here, right before I had questions I needed his answers for, I had to watch him waste away for months
PigsWeGetWhatPigsDeserve
Sounds really though. Sorry to hear that.
slully
10 here, liver and kidney failure - bah
slully
shit - didn’t mean to hijack; DELETE
yobego
I feel that and mine is not dead. He has a genius level intellect but never got math well enough to get a degree.
tehPhreakmang
I lost mine around then too, he was just starting to realize I was the one he could depend on, I always knew he was wise.
WarthogFrank
Mine died when I was 27, too, and I'm realizing it, too. I was so stubborn to realize it before.
Crasher2003
Same. It fucking sucks.
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eribeau
My dad died 4 days after my 23rd birthday. He was the smartest man I ever knew. Just stay strong and remember him!
THEdrakespirit
Dad at 25, never got to know him as an adult
Yarony
Im your age and I still dont know how to love him..help me
Lambpasty
Lost my dad last year when I was 30, and as a father of 2 myself, I realize this more and more every day.
TheGhastHunter
My dad passed when i was 18, but i don't feel i understood him as well when he was alive as i do after walking in his footsteps awhile.
Redenbacher09
I was 20, and he took his own life. I know now I wish he was here more than I ever did as a teen. We were never close, but I miss him daily.
PigsWeGetWhatPigsDeserve
Dude... Thats though...
UncleB0b
Yea, my father killed himself when I was 19. So I could never see him from a man's point of view, only a teens.
Redenbacher09
Yep. Once I had a house and my first son, it dawned on me just how much I wish he was around. He would have been a great granddad.
ChuckTingleBattlesTheAssGoblinsofAuschwitz
I was 22. We went from mortal enemies to best friends after I moved out. Cancer ended it way too soon.
Mockingbirb
That gif is pretty accurate, so fitting that it's almost creepy, but I realize that it only works when your dad wasn't a moron. I was lucky.
PigsWeGetWhatPigsDeserve
Hear, hear. Dad died when I was 26. Glad I got to know him as an adult, bit I wish he was still around.
damnyuoautocorrect
Was 25 when mom died and dad ran off with some chick. It's so weird having neither of them.
DeliciousMeatCurtains
You guys can borrow my parents any time, dad can fix anything and mom cooks real good.
NocturnalGreed
I was 6. I knew then that he did terrible things to my mom, but at that age, he was still my super hero. Still is.
ACheeseBreaker
Bruh
spregan
18 for me
Graybard
He passed when I was 16. Had always known he knew more, asked him about everything. I either got wise early or flat lucky.
Weedomoz
Same.. especially when you hear the things he had done from his mates.
IOnlyExistWithinMyOwnMind
Mine when I was 30. I realize he was smart enough to spend all his money on women and alcohol. Thankfully, I'm close on the later.
inb4tehlulz
13, 32 now and still owe him more than I could ever repay.
HorsesAreLikeWalkingCouchesWithAnxiety
I was 11... I genuinely wonder how much different my life would've gone if cancer hadn't picked him.
Elbowdeepinabeepbeepsheep
I lost my dad when I was 12 and I'll likely never really know or realize how much he knew and that's what hurts the most.
UselessFacts
Dad at 17, mom at 20. 41 now and have gone most my life without them. I will never get over it, but i have learned to live with it.
gregorclegane
Sorry for your loss.
MadDucks
What gets you the most (or me, at last) is all the knowledge that ou never got to learn. so much floating around in that head that i need.
ThatOneGalFromThatOnePlaceThatYouTotallyKnow
My dad's dad and mom died when he was 13 and 14 respectively. I don't always go to him when I need something, but damn does he know his shit
redtail62
Damn... to make it so long without them, you’re a kind of strong I don’t know I am. I’d shake your hand if I knew you, good sir
lordski
My Dad died when I was 14, my Mom when I was 18. 35 now, and I still struggle with it. I am all too familiar with your situation.
Isawapuddytat
My girlfriend's parents died at similar ages for her too. Is there anything you would recommend to help from an SO?
lordski
The books of JRR Tolkien helped me get through some of the darker moments, but I was essentially alone at the time. For a SO I can only 1/2
lordski
Say to be there for them, and listen when they want to talk. Let them know that you are there, no matter what. Its clichè but true 2/2
FysyxIsHere
I see a lot of stuff like this in this community. So fucking wholesome on here sometimes. Searching for ways to help your SO all the time.
OneHandedComent
Well if she needs time let her take it. Remind her it's a hard thing to go through and that her simply surviving is such an amazing feet.1/
OneHandedComent
don't forget to remind her tht simply she doesn't have to be strong always It's ok to cry based on the situation and it takes time to heal.2
CHUBMARINES
Damn, I'm 22 now and couldn't imagine my parents not being here. I go to Dad for absolutely everything
lordski
Treasure those moments, as I know he treasures them. I have a twinge of sadness whenever I see someone having an adult relationship 1/2
lordski
With their parents, as I never got that chance, and I never will. But life marches on, and we must march with it.
lordski
Even a broken heart still beats
ProbablynotaBear
My dad passed away this last May. Any tips on decision making?
UselessFacts
Try and make him proud. I have messed up, but i keep moving forward and I don't give up.
suomynona107
This April.
TheStateOfDenial
Dark.
azzurrivincitore13
What if your parents suck tho
teddymao
Its no worries bud, my dad beat me with a belt until i was 18. You learn what kind of person you wanna be from the negatives.
loucons
then you do as i do and go "doubt."
Dontrespectmahauthoritah
They were good at teaching you something, like what kind of person you don't want to be.
TheAvocadoMunk
I feel your pain
moneybagski
What if my dad is a Trump supporter?
TrialOrc
I've learned more from my dad from him not being around than I ever did when he was around.
thezblah
All stages: What would my dad do? Ok lets not do that.
DoublevBomb
I do this with my Mother. Not because she's particularly bad, just not really smart.
Creyton
Seek knowledge from others. My mum was downright abusive so I looked up to my highschool teachers. They were the best "parents" I had.
Zeema101
Re-roll
pc404
I don't hate my parents but man, I'm living a double life, I was brought up in a western society yet still 1890 in my house.
blueshickensrule
Then you find someone else to look up to.
DoublevBomb
Yeah, Shitty Dad Syndrome is a thing, and generationally perpetuated.
thedudeabides32
Genuinely sorry if you had/have shit parents. Heart goes out to anyone who doesn't have strong mentors.
ElbowDeepInMythicalCreatures
Lord knows my father is a dumbass, He's been married 4 times and still doesn't understand women
houseoftrimmer6
If your mama sucked, you wouldn't be here
Phobetor42
houseoftrimmer6
Perfect gif
chim247
find another, older male role model
Boiums
“What wouldn’t my father do?”
epicB
Found the teenager...
TashaYar
Teenagers? On MY internet?
GHOST101010101
Found the guy who was never beaten by his drunk father...
mindfunkie
And drunk pill popping mother
ping0s
My parents suck cause they were never around. My dad died and I didn’t feel a thing. I don’t feel for my mother either. Grandma raised me.
keyonne
Found the guy who doesn’t have racist conspiracy theorists as parents.
TheIncrediblePirate
Not a teen but my parents genuinely suck!
epicB
Wait til they die on you. Then follow back with me on those feelings. Wish I never said shit like this when I was young and dumb
TheIncrediblePirate
Trust me, I won’t :) some people aren’t worth crying over!
Phobetor42
They make a legitimate point. For my mom I think of all the crappy things about her and actively try to be the opposite
roastkeefyoweefy
Me too :(
FoxySpirit
Same, but with my dad. Wish my mom was still alive, she was awesome :-(
eroso
Then you learn what is wrong from their example.
ICanHasJava
My dad does. I'm just gonna learn from my mom instead :)
eroso
Bad example can teach more than good one. It's easier to notice errors and wrongdoings than what is going smoothly
flccncnhlplfctn
You can learn from both. I've learned what to do from my mom, and I've learned what not to do from my dad.
ICanHasJava
Good point!
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
Legitimately, some parents just make awful decisions repeatedly without learning. The pic is a feel-good generalization, if it applies,
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
enjoy it. If it doesn't, well, not every bit of folksy wisdom works 100% of the time.
DeanOMiite
This so simply encapsulates a mindset I wish others could just...have
Megalodann
This is wisdom too though. Albeit not very folksy, that's ok though.
Somanyquestions
What about the bit of wisdom you just shared?
UnassumingAscotCap
Sometimes parents repeatedly make mistakes and try to learn from them, but fail: real life can be hard to pin down objectively
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
Also not applicable 100% of the time.