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How to find my dad by z0mgz0e

"Amazing what the internet can do."

How I did it: The last time I ever saw my father was back in 2001. He was driving me back to my house after going to Six Flags for the day, I was six. I walked into my kitchen and said hi to my mom. The next thing I remember is sitting on the edge of the kitchen sink screaming and crying hysterically. My mom was in the backyard yelling at my dad. I don't remember why or what caused this. Then my dad left, no call, no goodbye, no looking back.
One day I was bored at home and decided to search his son, my half brother, name on facebook and nothing came up. So I search my dad's name and several results show up. Then I see it. His name, His face. It was crazy. I still haven't seen him in person yet but I'm glad I found him.

Lessons & tips:

  • If you really want to find your dad it could be as simple as a search on facebook or as hard as hiring a private detective.
  • Another thing is, you may have this picture in your mind of him being the perfect father you've dreamed of but he may not be amazing. There could be reasons to why he left and what has gone wrong. 
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions about what happened as awkward and personal as they might be, do it.

 


 

Mar 14, 09:04PM PDT | 0 comments | 5 cheers



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It took me
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irene_done_venter

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It made me
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    please help 1 week ago

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    michelle65

    Untitled 4 weeks ago

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