AIO to my dad choosing tv and his phone over me and my mother?
I am 17F. For as long as I can remember my father(56) has actively chosen TV and his phone over spending time me with me and my mother (50). I struggle with depression and anxiety and already have a hard time getting out of the house. When I ask him or I try to spend any kind of time with him, he doesnt even pause the TV when I try to talk to him.
I've been fed up with it and I wrote a letter because its the only way he'd hear me. I will attach it below. At first he said what I was saying was bullshit because he claimed whenever I'd speak to him he'd turn off the TV (which is a complete lie). And eventually I chose to keep him out of my life later tonight. Finally he came into my room and apologized. "Im sorry." And i asked him, "What for?" He didnt get into specifics and just said, "Everything. Goodnight, I love you."
I do love my dad but I cant bring myself to forgive him or look at him the same. I dont know if I just need to stop being childish or if its warranted. And is the letter valid?