An Answer to the Question: How do I try to get financial “replacement” from my dad for what he’s done to me?

I thought I’d post this question from Just That Girl since a lot of people seem to be asking it lately: My dad hasn’t really been the best father figure in my life.. He’s an alcoholic with a huge sex interest who has hurt me and my siblings for so long, in so many ways.I’m the only one of his kids who’s still underage, so in the eyes of the law, he’ll still be my guardian for another two years (same with my mom, but I live a happy life with her).I feel like he owes me a lot, and sometimes I feel like facing him in court. I’ve heard that it’s possible to crave someone on money, (lawsuit?) and occasionly I feel that it would.. fit? I do feel that it would make me seem like some spoiled brat, but if you only knew about all the things I’ve been through, maybe one would see it all differently… (“Hot tempered, alcoholic , sex addict”.. Does that say anything?)And also, there are some more things I want to add:-I’ll probably have to face a shitstorm of negative comments, so I’m preparing for that..- As you probably can tell, English isn’t my first language but I hope you could see my point anyway. Maybe “Financial replacement/recovery” wasn’t the right choice of words.. Answer: If he has been fulfilling his financial obligations to you and your mom, it’s not clear what you would be suing for. You are far better off getting some therapy (which you may be able to get him...
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