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Another approach may help:-
Calmly advise he may request a drug test on the condition that if/when his accusations are proved unfounded, he will write a formal apology to you on any media platform you so choose.
A few references to the legal implications of defamation/slander might add weight to your argument for future reference...
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Hm, you could get yourself tested to put an end to his petulance... or challenge his conviction by playing up to the assertions (some 'stick on' tattoos, fake nose ring...) to help him see the nonsense of still treating you like a child.
He has been the 'alpha' in your life and it must be hard to let that go. Perhaps some kind acceptance and a little understanding - he is free to believe whatever he wishes, fact or fiction; and I assume you still live at home, so a little extra leeway is probably in order until you step out on your own?
Although it is hard to hear parents talk down to you, how you process those words can lessen the impact - scoff at the foolishness, echo the comment in a 'return allegation' - all equally ridiculous, but he might just catch on. The damage is the extent to which you are taking this to heart - he still exudes power over you until you rise above.
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Hi Tomyy,
Wellcome to our forums!
Im sorry that your Dad behaves the way he does…… please know it’s a reflection of him and not you.
I understand it would be difficult to have him accusing you of things that you know are untrue but this is your Dads perception and not yours.
Dont allow your self to be dragged down by your Dads negative behaviour……….. You can’t control your Dads behaviour but you can control the way you react to it.