Alex Buscemi
Dealing with a toxic dad can be really tough.
These dads often bring more stress than support, always criticizing and never appreciating. It’s like walking on eggshells, never knowing what will set them off.
They can be emotionally distant or, worse, manipulative, making you feel guilty for things that aren’t your fault. It’s draining and can seriously affect your self-esteem and mental health.
The worst part is, sometimes they don’t even realize the damage they’re causing. If you have a toxic dad, it’s important to set boundaries and seek support from friends, family, or a therapist to navigate the tough times.
People are shaming their toxic dads online with unsettling texts and screenshots — and scrolling through may be cathartic for people who have shared similar experiences.
1. That’s A Father Who Needs To Be Investigated
2. My Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My $1,000 Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise
3. My Stepdad Gave My PC Away To Goodwill. He Said I Waste My Time On It And I Should Be An Auto Mechanic Instead Of Going To College For Computer Science. I Spent Like $800 On That PC
4. My Dad Is Sending Me To Boot Camp This Month Because I Didn’t Get My Hair Cut The Way He Wanted. I Was Sobbing In The Back Of My Work When He Sent Me These Messages
5. Once A Month From My Dad
6. Insane Dad
7. My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date
8. I’m A Recovering Alcoholic Who Just Moved Into A New Apartment. This Is What My Dad Left Me
9. Dad Decided To Tear My Room Down While I’m Away At College. He Also Threw All Of My Stuff Away Without Asking
10. That’s Probably Not The Only One
11. Last Year’s Thanksgiving With Dad Brought This Out. Not The First Time He’s Made Comments Like This, And I Was Told I Was Gross For Getting Upset
12. My Dad Thinks He Is Entitled To My Money (Which I Don’t Have Much Of) Because “It’s Christmas”
13. For The First Time In My Life, I Stood Up To My Psycho Dad. His Response Was To Cut Me Out Of His Will
14. Why’d I Have The Same Exact Experience
15. My Dad Still Thinks I’m 13
16. I Went Out Of The House For A Bike Ride, And When I Came Back, Dad Locked Me Out Of The House. Luckily, I Had A Back Door Key, But He Physically Forced Me Out Of My Own Home
17. My Dad Volunteered Me To Read At Church At 6 AM. He Also Refuses To Use My New Name
18. Stepdad Ate My Only Food I Had For Lunch At Work
19. My Girlfriend Got These From Her Dad Last Night After Not Answering One Phone Call. Things Like This Happen At Least A Few Times A Month With Her Parents
20. My Father Sent A Video To A Group Chat With Me And My Brother Of A Guy Smashing His Kid’s TV Because They Forgot Their Chores
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