I ghosted my dad and it was the best decision I ever made.

My entire life my dad has been emotionally abusive, overbearing, pushing his opinions on me, pushing me to do my hobbies, etc. I was never allowed to do what I wanted to do, and if I didn't do it I was told that I was worthless, and a "fuck up."<br><br>I've dealt with this my entire life until I finally realized this past year that I had to get away from him. He's toxic, manipulative, and abusive. So I ghosted him.<br><br>He has tried to reach out to me multiple times, I ignore the calls. My mom won't tell him where I am and she tells him not to contact me. I still don't have any answer about why he feels he has the need to be so controlling over my life. It makes no sense. I know I'm not the only person like this in the world, but I wish I could understand why my dad is the way he is.