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I disagree! This is coming from a man whom my own father, at different points in my life, intentionally tried to disown. My father made sure I wasn’t a U.S. citizen by first taking me illegally to the U.S., despite being an American citizen himself and all my other siblings having citizenship. My mother found out and ordered my immediate return.
He always treated me differently from my siblings. He sent me to a prestigious school abroad, and for that, I am eternally grateful. (In my opinion, he did it for the gallery, but he did it nonetheless.) When my mother became terminally ill, he completely abandoned us and left all responsibilities on me. After my mom passed away four years later, he went around spreading false rumors that I was a drug addict.
He even sent me a package from the U.S. with drugs inside, intending for the NDLEA to arrest me at NIPOST. How God intervened is a testimony for another day. I almost committed suicide several times. I was alone, isolated—but I kept my trust in God and continued working on my dreams. I was very bitter.
One day, I woke up and decided I wouldn’t be bitter anymore. I read online about how he had committed electoral fraud and was set to go to jail, and that his health was declining. I reached out to him and apologized for however I might have wronged him (even if it was simply by being born). I didn’t demand an apology—mind you, I could never have done this without Christ in me. I genuinely meant it when I told him I had forgiven him.
Today, my company is valued at millions of dollars. If he ever needs anything, I am right here. He caused me the greatest pain in my life, but I am determined to give him the greatest joy in his. I prove to myself daily that I am not like him—and I am glad I am able to obey the commandment of my Maker: Honor your father and your mother!
Moral lesson: Pain should never make us like those who hurt us.
Happy Sunday! 
Our stories are alike but unlike you I haven’t been able to find my feet and my dad still thinks I am a failure despite the fact that I work hard just to help my mum and I. I sincerely hope you can teach me how to fish I am really hard working
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