Emotional Neglect: Letter From Daughter To Father

Today we need to talk about emotional neglect in childhood. Unfortunately, pain is a reality in our society. There are many families who break up for different reasons. One of the most heartbreaking consequences is emotional neglect .

Today we present a letter that a little girl has written to her father. In the letter, we experience emotional neglect, which can be even more difficult for children to deal with than physical neglect.

Emotional neglect in childhood

It is very difficult for children when parents are separated or divorced. It is difficult for them to accept it, or understand why it has happened. It is also difficult to put into words the intense emotions that can be caused by parental separation.

Emotional neglect in childhood can range from identity crisis to low self-esteem. These children have a hard time relating to others, they develop insecurities, and they often think they will never be valuable enough to others.

Children may think they have done something wrong, which has caused their parent to leave them.

Emotional neglect in childhood can be really painful. We shall now take a closer look at a letter that a little girl has written to her father who has left her.

It is said that we do not know our strength until we have no choice but to be strong. This little girl decided to be strong and heal her wounds with this beautiful letter.

A letter from a little girl to her father

Dad, I want you to know that I’m thinking of you all the time.

Every day I think about what would have happened if you had not left us, but I assume it is better this way.

I have found my passion: art. If you were still here, I would ask you to take me to museums, photo exhibitions and galleries as well as to plays, orchestral concerts and book readings. That would definitely be great.

Art has helped me discover many things, to observe people and let my imagination run free. The only thing I want to imagine today is what your smile looks like.

I think about what your eyes might look like when you are sad, or how your forehead wrinkles when you are angry. I wanted to take a lot of pictures of you, because now I finally have the camera I’ve always wanted. That which I have asked for so many times.

Sometimes I dream of walking down the street with you while resting my head on your shoulder. I always wanted to know how it would feel if you said to me, “You are so beautiful. ” It’s a shame I’m never going to experience it.

There’s nothing wrong, Dad. I know you’re very busy.

You left us

You left us. But I know it was not my fault. It was not Mother’s fault either. I always wanted to be as strong as her, but I can not, because after all, I miss you so much.

I still remember the day you left us. I wish I knew I would never see you again so I could hug you so hard and tell you I will always love you.

Why did you not tell me the truth, father? It would have been much easier today if you had done that.

I wish you had chosen us. I needed you. I needed to hear your words of encouragement every morning, your advice. I needed you to make it clear that no man should ever treat me badly, for I am valuable.

I’m aware of all that today, but it would have been easier to hear it from you.

I have in many ways tried to fill the void I feel. Even in ways I am not proud of.

I do not like

My love affairs have been terrible, for fear they will leave me. I have sometimes cried at the thought that I will never get married and it has made me a coward when it comes to love.

The truth is, I do not want to suffer like mom has suffered because of you.

What is the point of marriage vows when they are not kept? 

Mom and I have done very well and I admire her a lot. She is always there for me. She has taught me that no matter how hard life is, it is always better when you smile. She is a true woman.

I have a hard time understanding why you went when I look at mom. Sometimes I think you were scared, for your strength and for your desire to move on. You ran away when you felt you were unable to handle it. But I do not judge.

I hope with all my heart that you are for your wife and other children what you could not be for us: a father and a loyal companion. I say goodbye to dry eyes, because tears are no longer necessary today.

I know I said I would always love you. But today, I am convinced that the only thing I love is the idea of ​​what you could have been. I can only thank you for your life, for it is the greatest gift you have given me. I really hope you are well. I’ll send you a hug and a goodbye kiss wherever you are.

Today I am whole again.