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So. Without trauma dumping, I'll simply say my dad is a bad dad. What's a father's day gift that says "you're dead to me, but I'm still doing things to keep drama at bay"?

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[โ€“] maurice 11 points 5 months ago (3 children)

What about a difficult plant to maintain? Maybe a cactus or something? So he has to make an effort keep it alive, or slowly watch it die, like the relationship he has with you

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

Hm... getting him more work, I love it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

But then the plant would die :(

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

A mimosa is excellent for this purpose. And it's pretty too.