Dunno if anyone remembers but almost six months ago I made a post AITAH for quitting work with my dad and joining the army on a dime. Here's a little update.

I left for BCT on December 30th and Finished March 14th. Those were some of the hardest months of my life. Me and my dad have always had a rocky relationship but through letters and phone calls that's actually improved.

I was angry, and self loathing most of the time because I wanted to prove I could do something. He'd always take small jabs at me about my hobbies and what not, but now we couldn't be closer. Shortly after I left working with him he actually quit working at the same company as well.

Turns out one of our regional managers was lying about hours, stealing materials, and bringing in people as "helpers" to engage in the same actions. After a heated argument with the regional he quit the company. That same weekend he actually called me and we had a long conversation about it. For the second time in my life he said he was proud of me and apologized.

Now I'm in AIT and we have weekly phone calls, he's doing good and makes sure to say he loves me and is proud. I want to thank those who engaged in my previous post all those months ago. I almost didn't join because of the manipulation back then, but I'm glad I got some advice from y'all here. "A shit sandwich with love is still a shit sandwich."

I think we just needed to get some space and work out the issues in our own lives. I genuinely appreciate the advice from back then, sorry if this isn't as exciting as some of the other posts!