throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5n2mc wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Reply to comment by Sovonna in Batman The Animated Series: The Heart of Batman (2021) - Explore the complex, nuanced world and exceptional characters created behind the scenes by the designers, composers, and directors of this groundbreaking series [01:39:00] by saddetective87

Sounds a lot like one of the few really good memories I have of my dad as well. It’s one of the few movies I remember him taking me to.

It was one of those days that just felt like we actually shared some interest, and he was being a friend instead of the usual short tempered jerk he is.

Sovonna t1_jd5naft wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:21 AM

I'm lucky, my Dad was amazing and we had many common interests. If he wasn't so awesome it wouldn't hurt this bad.

throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5nrue wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:25 AM

I have so many complex emotions about him - he was an excellent provider, yet flawed in his handling of emotions and connecting with his children. He had the capacity to be very kind, yet rarely chose to show it.

Even at 40 years old now, I find I don’t quite understand what made him this weird mishmash of qualities.

I’m happy you have fond memories, I try to be that kind of father for my son now. I take the good memories I have of my dad and try to amplify those… all while avoiding the things I hated.