My dad and I haven't spoken in four years

It started over money he borrowed and never mentioned again. Then it was about my wife, who he never really accepted. Then it was everything. The last thing he said to me was in a…

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My dad and I have not spoken in four years, and he has never met my son. At 71, he leaves me fearing every unknown call. I am caught between wanting an apology and fearing we will run out of time.

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