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i know we've had threads as to what we'd ask michael if we ever got to meet with him face to face. i've thrown that question around in my mind often, and realized my biggest question would be something very personal- how did he forgive his father. my father, like joe jackson, was abusive. more emotional than physical, but there were instances of physical abuse, one which led to a restraining order. my father, like joe, stepped out on my mother my entire life. he actually left the family twice for other women, but my mother took him back when he inevitably fucked up those relationships. needless to say, my childhood is a string of dark memories. i know michael endured abuse far worse than me. i am in no way trying to say what i went through is exactly like michael's. however, michael had the courage (and yes, it is courage) to accept his father's past and to forgive. this forgiveness is something i've struggled with since i've been estranged with my father for 6 years. two weeks ago a girl ran a red light and crashed into my car, totaling it. i had to go to the hospital and i figured while there i should probably call my dad since he'd find out anyway. i don't know what compelled me to do this- my loss of blood, my shock, or the fact that i have been looking at michael and joe's relationship and reflecting upon it. it's been two weeks and my father and i talk almost every day after 6 years of silence. i suppose it's premature to say this is going to be a golden relationship filled with candy and kisses and love, but i just wanted to say thank you to michael. observing your strength and forgiveness really has shown me that i could do it too. what you went through michael was awful, and i understand. i believe that you have found peace with joe, and he's helping you out (maybe giving back for all the years of torment). i suppose you can think of this as an odd "thank you," but your trials and tribulations were not in vain. at least you know you helped one daughter find her way back to forgiveness. so, thank you.
Quote from: "mjfansince4"i know we've had threads as to what we'd ask michael if we ever got to meet with him face to face. i've thrown that question around in my mind often, and realized my biggest question would be something very personal- how did he forgive his father. my father, like joe jackson, was abusive. more emotional than physical, but there were instances of physical abuse, one which led to a restraining order. my father, like joe, stepped out on my mother my entire life. he actually left the family twice for other women, but my mother took him back when he inevitably fucked up those relationships. needless to say, my childhood is a string of dark memories. i know michael endured abuse far worse than me. i am in no way trying to say what i went through is exactly like michael's. however, michael had the courage (and yes, it is courage) to accept his father's past and to forgive. this forgiveness is something i've struggled with since i've been estranged with my father for 6 years. two weeks ago a girl ran a red light and crashed into my car, totaling it. i had to go to the hospital and i figured while there i should probably call my dad since he'd find out anyway. i don't know what compelled me to do this- my loss of blood, my shock, or the fact that i have been looking at michael and joe's relationship and reflecting upon it. it's been two weeks and my father and i talk almost every day after 6 years of silence. i suppose it's premature to say this is going to be a golden relationship filled with candy and kisses and love, but i just wanted to say thank you to michael. observing your strength and forgiveness really has shown me that i could do it too. what you went through michael was awful, and i understand. i believe that you have found peace with joe, and he's helping you out (maybe giving back for all the years of torment). i suppose you can think of this as an odd "thank you," but your trials and tribulations were not in vain. at least you know you helped one daughter find her way back to forgiveness. so, thank you.Hello mjfansince4 Just wanted to check in on you to see how things were going between yourself and your Dad? I hope and pray everything is working out the way you want it to in regards to your relationship with him. LOVE & Blessings to you Dear