Quote by Drew Barrymore

Great dad. Yeah, he would ask me for money on birthdays and, you know, inappropriate times. And I just wrote him off like, 'You're not a father.' I just learned you cannot emotionally invest in people who are not attainable.

Great dad. Yeah, he would ask me for money on birthdays and,

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This quote highlights the speaker's experience of having a father who displayed inappropriate behavior towards them, such as asking for money during birthdays and at inappropriate times. As a result, the speaker distanced themselves emotionally from their father, recognizing that it was futile to invest their emotions in someone who was unattainable and unable to fulfill their role as a supportive and caring parent. This quote emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and protecting oneself from emotional hurt caused by relationships that lack mutual respect and fulfillment.

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