Abby: Son feels shunned by father over physical appearance

A 62-year-old man born with a cleft lip and cleft palate describes his lifelong struggle with his father. Despite undergoing numerous surgeries and dental procedures to improve his physical appearance, he reports that his father has harbored hatred toward him since birth. While the man maintained positive friendships throughout his life, he continues to feel shunned and senses a deep-seated animosity from his father whenever they encounter one another in person.