Hey everyone,
So growing up, my dad has not been the best dad to me and my sisters. Not that he was abusive or anything, he was just never really around. Did not play a huge part in my upbringing, wasn't rarely involved. I do love him and care about him... but here's the issue. He messaged me last night telling me he loves me so much and that he can't wait to walk me down the aisle. Now, as a little girl growing up, I always told myself that whenever it was time for me to get married, I would walk down the aisle alone, and that thought is just as strong now as it was then. I cannot picture or fathom being accompanied by my dad down the aisle. It feels odd, out of place, and strange. Furthermore he hasn't really been in my life to even "give me away." I don't know how to tell him that I want to walk down the aisle alone without making him feel so crappy. I mean, you guys understand where I'm coming from, right? He was rarely around, and I always remember growing up, thinking about what it would be like if my family dynamics were different- if he was a different kind of dad. Any advice helps. Thank you all.
