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Someone please tell me if my frustration is legit

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My dad was barking again today about me going to church and not liking that I'm talking to Christians. Meanwhile, there are people whose faces I haven't seen in over a year (people from a nearby parish) - back then they were only a couple, now I see a child between them and I'm like - -

At the rate my dad hates that I go out to "meet with the people" even on a platonic level, a relationship with anyone in this sick environment I'm in would be d@mn near impossible. Hence, no relationship = no marriage = no children (I'm getting old for the latter now, but still), while I see others having children that didn't exist about a year ago. The frustration I see is not quantifiable. I know what people are going to say but it's not black-and-white.
 

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My dad was barking again today about me going to church and not liking that I'm talking to Christians. Meanwhile, there are people whose faces I haven't seen in over a year (people from a nearby parish) - back then they were only a couple, now I see a child between them and I'm like - -

At the rate my dad hates that I go out to "meet with the people" even on a platonic level, a relationship with anyone in this sick environment I'm in would be d@mn near impossible. Hence, no relationship = no marriage = no children (I'm getting old for the latter now, but still), while I see others having children that didn't exist about a year ago. The frustration I see is not quantifiable. I know what people are going to say but it's not black-and-white.
I am gonna say this. Your dad has demons (metaphorical), and he might need some counseling. Also, Christianity is the only true religion, and a lot of non-Christians will recoil when the name of Jesus is spoken. You might want to leave your father, as he is toxic to your faith journey.
 
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My dad was barking again today about me going to church and not liking that I'm talking to Christians. Meanwhile, there are people whose faces I haven't seen in over a year (people from a nearby parish) - back then they were only a couple, now I see a child between them and I'm like - -

At the rate my dad hates that I go out to "meet with the people" even on a platonic level, a relationship with anyone in this sick environment I'm in would be d@mn near impossible. Hence, no relationship = no marriage = no children (I'm getting old for the latter now, but still), while I see others having children that didn't exist about a year ago. The frustration I see is not quantifiable. I know what people are going to say but it's not black-and-white.
Yes, your frustration is legit and understandable. Maybe you don't have the means to live on your own .. for now concentrate on being obedient to God, being a woman of faith .. and maybe in the meantime investigate what would make you a desirable and good wife to a potential husband. Be blessed.
 
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My dad was barking again today about me going to church and not liking that I'm talking to Christians. Meanwhile, there are people whose faces I haven't seen in over a year (people from a nearby parish) - back then they were only a couple, now I see a child between them and I'm like - -

At the rate my dad hates that I go out to "meet with the people" even on a platonic level, a relationship with anyone in this sick environment I'm in would be d@mn near impossible. Hence, no relationship = no marriage = no children (I'm getting old for the latter now, but still), while I see others having children that didn't exist about a year ago. The frustration I see is not quantifiable. I know what people are going to say but it's not black-and-white.
I think your frustration is legit. And I know it's complicated too. You have been very respectful of your father at considerable cost to yourself. But at some point he has to hear that he can no longer walk all over you.
 
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One other thing. I know you are not a kid anymore, but you are still your father's daughter, so use this verse in your favor. Your dad is trying to hinder you, therefore, you might wanna leave him.

Matthew 19:14 (NIV): "Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’"

May 31 Devotional about protecting sons and daughters
 
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@Lady Bug

(From a woman's perspective ... )

Yes, it does appear your frustration is legit.

While your Dad may be at the stage in his life where he only needs one person (you), it is very normal for a woman your age to have social needs and want to be socially connected with other persons, in addition to your connection with your Dad.

When persons get elderly, like your Dad, they can become very self-centered. Even selfish. Aging is challenging in many ways. By the time a person is in their 90's, their (social) world has often become very 'small'. Many friends and family members have died. And 90-year-olds often have health issues that keep them homebound. So what can happen is that the daily life of an elderly person can often become mostly all about them and their needs. (If there is dementia happening, life quickly does become all about them.)

On the other hand, if your Dad has always been controlling in this way, I would begin to suspect he is a narcissist. The patterns you have shared in your posts would seem to raise that question. If a person is a narcissist, life is all about them. No one else's needs matter, unless if it serves the narcissist in some self-serving way to address them.

Either way, it is good that you have a place like this forum where you can come and seek validation for the things you are feeling. It isn't mentally or emotionally healthy for a person to go unvalidated for long periods of time. Here you have friends. But even if that were not so, Our Heavenly Father is always near ... just a prayer away ... to validate us with His Love.
 
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Turn deeply to Jesus.

Do this by staying in constant prayer, seeking wisdom and knowledge and fortitude.

Fall in Love with your Savior. Get to know Him.

Meditate upon the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary and upon the daily Gospel reading.

Ask yourself,

"Where is Jesus in all of this?"
 
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