Ive never been in that situation. But, i am that kid whose parent’s relationship didnt work out.

My grandparents raised me. My mother went to another country to work and would visit me during the holidays. I grew up knowing nothing of my dad. Assuming he didnt want me or he left my mother and i. One year my mom introduced me to a man who is now my stepdad. He and i did not get a long for 20+ years.

Sometimes i wish my parents didnt drag me into their issues. At least give me a chance to know both sides even if they could not be together. Make my own decison on who gets to be in my life or not. Whether i do that at a young age or when i am older.

Till this day, i dont know anything about my dad besides a brief explaination as to why it didnt work out. I met him once but i was so distant because i am shy. He died shortly after.

I am not close to anyone on my mother’s side of the family. Which also sucks because i am an only child.

My mom and i have a better relationship now, but it took a very long time for us to get to where we are.