Yes, it is definitely a story with a lot of facets,
such like all of our lives.

Thanks for all your good thoughts and
interest!

Tina, his daughter wrote in the comments
above:

"Funny thing is I am puzzled why he chose
not to visit me more often or live with us full time.
I really adored him."

I feel a lot of pain around this.
I got some of his love and also some of his anger.
I got a lot of his joy, and felt his pain.

I had a similar experience with my own absent father.

Why do we do this to those who are our offspring.

Yes, acids...accummulations...

How you doing?

much love and thanks,

Leslie