Is what my father did normal or acceptable?

Hi everybody. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I've been having some psychological problems lately. I get really depressed and angry at times and i think i am beginning to understand why. Besides my dad being very abusive when i was growing up, there is something that bothers me even more.
When i was about 9 or 10 my dad use to come into my room in nothing but his underwear and start to spoon me. I naturally become very uncomfortable and would move forward so we were not touching, but he would pull me back and say "no don't go, stay, you're my boy". He would also tell me i was the only one in the family who loved him, and one time he kissed me on the side of my lips while trying to spoon me. I think i remember telling him that i didn't like when he touched me and he got kind of mad and left. This honestly disgusts me. Do you think it is worth confronting him? or am i being homophobic and overreacting to an awkwardly close father son relationship??.. gross. all i know is i would never put my son in a situation like that. Thanks for listening.

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  • Yes, this happens to every 9/10 year old.

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  • it could be innocent. he could have been regretful about his abuse of you and that was his way of making himself feel better about it. why dont you bring this up with him , he wont like it but tough luck. you're big now and he doesnt rule , btw your family is not in this equation with your dad, it's just you and him.

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  • Im looking for more advice on what you would do in my situation. Anything someone wants to say or add?

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  • Normal or not, this ordeal has nothing to do with sexual attraction. It's about control, which comes in many forms. A beating and molestation are both expressions of abuse and control.

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    • Any other responses would be appreciated. My family doesn't know why i have so much hatred for my dad. They think that i am being dramatic. But they don't know this story at all.

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  • No that was totally inappropriate.
    That borderlines on molestation.
    He should never have done that.

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