Is it normal to want a father

For ten years my dad raped and molested me . He is out of the house now but I wish I had father that would be there for me and to comfort me but when I think of that I just get the memories from him in my head. I still want a father but I'm scared he will abuse me too. Is this normal

Is It Normal?
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  • I am so sorry to hear about your past :( But yes it's normal to want a father figure. All the best to you. *Hugs*

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  • Sorry to hear that OP, I can't imagine what that was like.

    agoodlovejoy is talking weird new age crap. I hope this doesn't come across as dickish, but you should seek therapy to come to terms with it, if you haven't already. Last thing you want is for your dad to subconsciously affect your dating choice.

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  • Step dad did that t me for years too. I have trust issues. Thats why im so controlling of my men. Although the memories are haunting you because your mind keeps triggering something. PTSD is what could develop

    Alwayz remember that this was done to you. So let the person who hurt you keep the pain of being unnatural and abnormal. Keep yourself alot of father figues. You cant just have one day. You need 10 dads for every year of suffering. Find something in each dad that retains healing and filters out toxic energy. Eat alot of water based food like fruits. Then you will be clear to see how you are developing throgh the healing process. I know since man hurt Jesus, he did heal. So will you

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  • Yes it is very normal to want a father. That is naturally how it's supposed to be. Mother+Father+Children... sometimes it doesn't work like that... like me... I only have my mom.

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  • This is unfortunately a very common & tragic circumstance in the world today. You do deserve a father, every child does. I hope you can fill the void in your heart that i know exists. it will be hard, and you have to be very cautious if you do look for a father figure, but there are very good men out there.

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  • I hope you don't start dating people just to satisfy your father issues.

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  • It is very normal to want a father. It's too bad that sick bastard did that to you, but all men are not that way. I hope you can find a father figure one day. Good luck.

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  • Yep

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