My Authoritarian Father Left Me Feeling Worthless–Here’s How I Coped

He was supposed to love me, but he didn’t believe in me.

Elise Day

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Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash

My father was authoritarian parent. Any perceived infraction led to serious talks about what a disappointment I was. When I was a teenager, I started to pull away from his authoritarian parenting and assert my independence. All of a sudden, I was a bitch.

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Elise Day

Graphic designer and artist. This is a place to share my personal growth and find the positives along the journey.