Has anyone else grown up fatherless?

Well, I see your point. However you're not really doing bad, while growing up my father tortured me, he even used to control the food, he never paid for my clothes or my tuition.

He was never my friend. What I am trying to tell you is your situation could have been a lot worse and what you have now is your life and your dreams. FIND YOUR PATH IN LIFE AND ALSO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS. BE STRONG AND BE HAPPY.

Yes, I can relate to you. I am much older than you but I only seen my father 3x in my life. One when I happen to be driving down the street and my mother side there was your father sitting on the step. I circled around the corner and parked. He was more interested in my mother than me. I seen him a second time when I needed him to sign some papers and the final time I seen him was at his funeral.

I also have a step father but instead of him being immature, mine is a drunk. We never hugged or showed any affection towards each other but it's silently not spoken. I know he loves me and I love him. We just don't say it. Some people are not good at showing emotions or saying I love you.

Despite your step-dad not really showing any emotions towards you and being immature, is he OK beyond that? He doesn't abuse you or anything like that? Most kids have abuse to deal with from a step-parent or a biological parent.

Try talking with your mother about how you feel about your father and step-dad. Be honest with her. Maybe she can get you in touch with your biological father and she may also be able to tell you way your step-dad is affectionate toward you.

I was a ferrel child and grew up with a pack of honey badgers. My father was the alpha male and he rarely gave me any attention. I know what it's like to be fatherless with a step father who doesn't give a rats butt. Anyway i grew up to lead the pack and eventually was captured by humans and discovered i was one of them. 8 years later i got a phd in psychology and now I'm the proud manager of a low income grocery store. Youll be Alright. Just hang in there

I can. Im 16 and I havnt seen my dad since I WAS 4. He took off from what I'm told to go live with his girlfriend. My stepdad is not real fatherly. Although how can I expect him to be you know ? Just know he tries I promise. My stepdad may seem distant but through everything he really does care about you. Otherwise he would not be their taking care of you and your mom .

As a father I'm sure your a wonderful young lady. Remember you have your mother an that is important Good luck