You talk often of the importance of a father in a daughter’s life.  Any advice or books to read for those of us who missed having that type of father. Mine was a godly man but we were never able to connect once I hit puberty. Never any encouragement or outward displays or attempts at showing his love for me as  his only daughter. I feel it has affected the way I see God and struggle with Gods love for me as my heavenly father. I don’t have much to compare it too. I have no ill feelings  towards my Dad just more of a feeling of sadness and loss for what might have been. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Daughters Who Missed Out on Dads (even if they were there)

Dear Father-lost,

You are not alone. Many women and men lived with fathers who were disengaged, uncomfortable or simply lost when it came to parenting. Now as an adult woman, you continue to harbor the feelings of the beautiful little girl inside who wanted her father to hug and affirm her. The problem for you now is twofold. First, you never had your longings filled and you…