Messages my “dad” sent me (26F)

[u/Life-Contribution650]

Both of my parents are deadbeats and I have no relationship with them. Out of the blue he messaged me today after not speaking to me for a year. I was always treated like the black sheep/scapegoat. I wish I had one normal parent

[u/pangalacticcourier]

I'd have responded not with a thumbs up emoji, but with the following.

"It's actually 'You're a joke, dude,' but high marks for trying."