How do I apologize to my dad? I'm in my mid 20's now

He's your dad, so I'm assuming he'd just want to have you in his life again, unless you burned him good. There isn't going to be a strait answer for this one, call him and talk it out

>>18122302
Kind of shit that any chance of being able to enjoy watching his kid grow up is permanently ruined.

>>18122311
You're never done growing

>>18122313
No, now he gets to watch an adult do their own thing. Don't pretend it's the same as playing ball with your child or watching them develop throughout their formative years.

You hug him and say "I love you"


That's it

>>18122302

One of the worst things an adult can do is damage the bond between a child and their parent. It's also rarely punished, sadly.

Be honest with him, get back into his life and have communication. Tell him you're sorry. Dad will not be disappoint.

>>18122311

This is why you don't have kids with crazy people. You will regret it.

He is well aware that you were a kid and didn't really know you were being played. So just tell him up front that you realize this now and you're sorry.

I had a similar situation happen to me as a young man. As I grew up I realized how hard it must've been for my father to be vilified by the child he sacrificed so much for.

Just start spending more time with him and repair your relationship. It might be too much to dive right into, but if you could both be at a good spot in the relationship I think apologizing and talking about if will be so much easier.

Best of luck my friend.