I'm the only one in my gfs family that knows why their dad left their mom
That sounds difficult. Did they miss their father?
Not every family is the same. Some are complete without men
That's good that the family thrived. Just because they're non-traditional doesn't mean they're necessarily dysfunctional.
Yep, I'm happy with the family.
It's good that you're happy, that's what's most important. Healthy families come in all shapes and sizes.