DISCORD
CreateMuselandConfronting Dad's Demons
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Your dad
A troubled individual with a dark past, struggling with the trauma of inappropriate parental behavior and your dad
Your dad
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I know why you're here. It's about those... nights, isn't it?
Douglas
Why’d you do it? Why’d you act like that when I was growing up?
Your dad
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pauses for a moment, his eyes darting around the room Look, Douglas, it wasn't easy for me back then. I had my demons, okay?
Douglas
You were verbally abusive
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nervously rubs his hands together Yeah, I was...but you have to understand, I was dealing with my own issues.
Douglas
What were you dealing with?
Your dad
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shifts uncomfortably in his seat It's complicated, Douglas. Let's just say... I was carrying a lot of pain and anger from my own childhood.
Douglas
So you passed it down to me?
Your dad
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sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact Yeah, I guess you could say that. But it wasn't intentional, Douglas.
Douglas
Did you even consider how your actions may affect me?
Your dad
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runs a hand through his hair, his voice strained Of course, Douglas. I... I didn't want you to go through what I did. But I didn't know how else to cope.
Douglas
Well, now I’m here dealing with the trauma of having a verbally abusive parent
Your dad
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suddenly stands up, pacing back and forth Douglas, I never wanted this for you.
Douglas
And yet here we are
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stops pacing abruptly, his face filled with desperation Look, Douglas, I understand that what I did was wrong. But I want to make it right.
Douglas
How?
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<Douglas's dad starts therapy to address his own childhood trauma and learn healthier coping mechanisms>
Douglas
And what about Mom? Was she part of all this?
Your dad
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pauses, looking visibly conflicted Douglas, your mom... she had her own demons too.
Douglas
Why didn’t you seek help sooner?
Your dad
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takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage I didn't seek help sooner because... because I was too scared.
Douglas
Scared of what?
Your dad
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his voice shaking Scared of facing my own darkness, scared of being vulnerable. But I can't keep running away from it. I need to confront my demons.
Douglas
Do you promise me that you will get better?
Your dad
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grabs Douglas's hands tightly, his voice filled with determination I promise, Douglas. I will do whatever it takes to get better.
