It all comes down to the fact that God fits the empty space perfectly. He is the universal father, and will heal the heart of anyone who asks. Where there is father absenteeism, there is hurt and anger, even damaged self-esteem and confidence, but there are ways to overcome these feelings, instead of letting them control your life. Not only does bitterness poison your heart, it poisons those around you. If you feel betrayed or deserted by your father, you are not alone.
Many women share the same struggle.
The key is to forgive him, and cleanse the hurt with God's unconditional love. He promises to be a universal father, even to you, and will never fail that promise. A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy habitation. NavPress Publishing Group, 1998. Conrad, Joseph, Heart of Darkness .