- Nov 17, 2007
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My father was a campaigner. But being a kid, I didn't know that, and thought all dads were like mine. So I loved him without knowing why. He died when I was 18. That was 40 years ago and I still have him hanging over my shoulder.
I guess my mum had her own problems dealing with him but it resulted in me being neglected and I've never been close to her. Which I regret and I still get annoyed sometimes when she rings and I don't want to talk. It's only the last couple of years that I've said "love you" before hanging up but its more out of politeness and I don't want to upset her.
And when all the kids were having coco pops and milo and ovaltine she bought me... ******* Aktavite.
I guess my mum had her own problems dealing with him but it resulted in me being neglected and I've never been close to her. Which I regret and I still get annoyed sometimes when she rings and I don't want to talk. It's only the last couple of years that I've said "love you" before hanging up but its more out of politeness and I don't want to upset her.
And when all the kids were having coco pops and milo and ovaltine she bought me... ******* Aktavite.