Literally any question I ask, any statement I make, my father cannot stand it. I tread lightly and have to time when I talk to him based on what he is doing and how his temper appears. When I ask a question, a simple one, he takes a deep breath and holds his face in his hands and rubs his temples as if a big headache is coming on. Just seeing him do that makes me so upset, so ‘whatever!’. I never say that or act on it because it will only upset him even more. While watching him do that I always think, “Why did I bother asking, why did I open my mouth.” Because I know how he feels/thinks when he hears me speak. “Why does she have to ask me, why are you bothering me with these stupid questions? I’m too important.”
I don’t know why he treats me like that and he has admitted to it before. He’s told me I’m the only one in the family who can handle all the s***, and the one who is always in the wrong spot and the right time. He used to vent his anger physically as I was growing up but now that i’m older and keep my distance he doesn’t do that anymore.
He’s my dad and I do love him. But why does he have to treat me like s***.