Growing up, every kid needs parents who tell them that they are loved. At times, even the assurance that there will always be someone on our side is enough. Hell, it’s a small gesture that can go a long way, even when you’re a teen or an adult, isn’t it?
Unfortunately for the original poster (OP), he never really had supportive parents, much less a proper family. In fact, after his mom’s abandonment, his dad just watched for the rest of his childhood, when he was mistreated and bullied by his stepfamily. Years later, his father had the audacity to demand he reconcile with them, but here’s what he did instead!
More info: Reddit