All of my life, nothing I did was good enough for my Dad. I took a lot of verbal abuse (that's really what it is). I married young to get away from home. Bad move that just proved him right.

Today I own my own home, have a really good paying job that I enjoy (most of the time) and am very happy. Dad died 6 years ago, alone. He had run off all three of his kids.

Unless your dad is a real jerk, you might be able to discuss with him why he's treating you this way. Otherwise, just put your chin up and do what YOU know will make you happy.

Mary