My dad, I hate him, yet, I don't Options

[MeLoNiSyUmMy]

So, I was told that when I was little, my dad never held me like a "normal" father should. Sure, he gives me everything that I need : Food, a roof over my head and some shopping trips from time to time. But there's one thing missing; love. He's never EVER said the worlds, "I love you" or has even hugged me. He yells at me constantly and says things like, "I wish you were dead along with your mother." I KNOW he doesnt mean it..But still. It huirts. Also, I just joined track this year as a freshman and my uncles and aunts think I'll do a good job. But then there's my dad on the other side saying, "Oh no. She'll never place in any of her events." Or, "She's not good at running, trust me. I've seen her." WTF? He's NEVER come to any of my Pointe ballet recitals or dance competitions, nor has he even seen me run.
I don't want sympathy, I just want to know what I should say to him so I won't lose another parent.

[*salcha*]

I am in the same situation as you.
My dad OR mom has never hugged, kissed, encouraged, and said "i love you". They put me down in everything, and they took everything i enjoyed away. I loved sports, it was the only thing that i depended on to make me happy cuz i was so miserable at home. Until this year...my mom and dad made me quit sports, wow i was mad. They sent me to a public school away from my friends (twice). They told me that I would never make it to college cuz my grades were so low (i have almost straight A's...wtf!). I always feel like they never encouraged me, and they didn't. he never has time to talk with me, and he comes home late so I hardly get to see him. But it doesn't matter, my mom is just as bad. Sometimes, I think I have such a messed up family, good luck wtih yours.

I'm suffering alongside with you :/