Good post you have here.
The importance of the father figure can't be overemphasized.
Most times i wish i can go back in time and change the way things were but it wasn't my fault and i miss the #FATHER FIGURE IN MY LIFE.
Sorry about this situation. But I believe you can still make it work while he is still alive. So it's not too late.
I also miss my dad. Though he's late, I enjoyed a great time with him while he was alive. We were really fond of each other during his lifetime.