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I'm so sorry... I have literally been through the exact same thing as you and I can tell you it's super hard and very traumatizing. My sister saw the texts to another woman off my dads phone when I was 13, and I saw one to the same woman from 9 years ago at the beginning of this year. You're going to feel confused, you're going to feel angry & resentful, and the more you try to not let yourself feel whatever you need to feel...you're going to stew in your feelings for way longer than necessary. He's your dad, so its going to hurt a lot but you NEED to process things and talk it out as soon as you feel comfortable. But don't force healing okay? Be patient and gentle when yourself. This is not your fault. I would mention it to your dad after talking about what you saw with a therapist or friend, after you've calmed down. Don't accuse him of anything. I made the mistake of instantly going to my mom and telling her, don't do that lol. Please take care of yourself!
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@annonymous Definitely bring it up to him and not her first, if your dad is anything like mine, it will end in screaming and blaming lol. But only talk to him after you've calmed down about what you saw to the point where you feel comfortable having a mature...uncomfortable conversation. I'm happy you feel less alone!:)
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@annonymous Try writing out your immediate thoughts in a journal so you can sort them out. That way, your head will be less of a jumbled mess of thoughts and emotions. After doing that it should be easier to let out how you're really feeling to your therapist :)
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I am so sorry. This is so devastating.
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My parents are divorced and ive dealt with a lot of family drama
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So there are different scenarios & ways to handle this ... first - I would call a good friend. Vent it out!!
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When my brother caught my dad cheating I think it was traumatizing for him. So this may be traumatizing and I would def text ur therapist or someone get professional advice on what to do - you are so mature and wise to even think to do this!! Go you!! I'm sorry this really sucks. Sending positive vibes to you!!
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Try not to worry about that now. Who knows how you will see things in the future. It is normal to feel scared right now. Try to breath and hug yourself. Did you speak to anyone?
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@annonymous Why are u nervous to talk to ur therapist? And no prob!! Good luck with this!! I think you are doing great! :)
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it will be okay, and yes if you really want to
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Hey please take a deep breath first, I know what that must feel like. My mom and dad fight alot too and it crushes me. You need to let go of this as of right now. When you see your therapist next time you can talk about this is stressing you out. If you have a good relationship with your dad perhaps talk to him about it? If not, then give it a few days and think with a clear mind
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@annonymous Go for it then text them!
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Wait before u do anything- double check your dads phone bc what if it really is not what you think ? If it is what you think then evaluate if your dad js safe to bring this info up to him? Does he have anger issues? Is he kind to you? If so- I would honestly confront your dad and mom together. I don't think there is use waiting the weekend. I don't think it's fair that you have to suffer with this information while everyone else has a good time. This is an issue within your family unit and everyone deserves to know and be invovled. Just make sure you are in a safe space mentally and physically for this
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Oh 100 percent trxt ur therapist!!!!
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Of course!!!
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You could also prob find a therapist on call (online) if yours is busy
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Bc I may not be giving good advice bc I'm not a trained therapist
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