My stepdaughters dad has been in prison ever since she was born and has done nothing for her. She is now 5 years old and hes been trying to call and get her mom to take her to visit him. he has however been sending money some how (probably selling dope in prison) I am upset because mom always said he lost his chance to be a dad and is now going back on her word and allowing her to talk to him on the phone and trying to set up visitation. I have been in the child's life since she was 11 months old and feel that I am her real dad. Do I have the right to be upset about this and want him to prove himself to have changed after he gets out before he can invade our lives?
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I as an Uncle that has felt like a dad, I feel that you have the right to feel however you do about this situation. I'd feel the same way. It's coming from a place of concern so quite frankly if you didn't feel that way then I'd be a little worried. The situation seems like it could be confusing for mom and could quite well be. In the end he is her dad. Nothing will change that. However I was adopted and I consider my adopted parents my Family. They are my blood even though they are not blood. In the end it's moms choice but I'd definitely state my opinion/concerns and worry in a constructive manner. Good luck. Keep on doing what your doing. Your daughter sounds lucky to have you guy.