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I want nothing to do with father

Tomyy
Community Member
My father is an extremely toxic person. I am 21 and he still wants to control every aspect of my life. He is always unhappy with me. Recently he thinks I am doing drugs ( I am not and he thinks this cause he heard rumours that my friend does, but my friend does not). My mum knows I can never consume any drugs and I myself know I can never as I work at a big 4 consulting firm, and I am studying law. Even though I explained to him (the above) , he still does not believe me and is moody. This has happened before numerous times and I am about to lose it soon cause he just believes stupid rumours even though I assured him they are false. I have his name as my middle name and I really want to remove it because I’m starting to hate him. He says he is protecting me, but I am 21. I would never in my life consume a drug, and it’s sad to believe that he thinks I would. I reassured him it would ruin my career and future, but he still acts toxic by ignoring me, not talking to me, akways thinks that he is right. Just need some help please cause I’m feeling like sh*t
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tranzcrybe
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
You do sound very defensive! Is this how you have tried to explain things to him? If so, you may be only reinforcing his suspicions - "Me doth thinkest ye protest too much" 😉
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...

I have told him to test me , but he doesn’t listen

tranzcrybe
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor

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.

Petal22
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

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.