This really hit home. Hard. For countless years, I just couldn't find it in me to forgive certain people for certain things that were done to me. They knew what was done was wrong. I knew it. Yet, I held onto not forgiving and had hatred within me. It was a low and lonely place for me. I would smile, but it was not a true smile. It was plastered on my face so that people thought all was fine with me and wouldn't ask questions all the time.
It was not easy, but I did learn to forgive. I didn't do it for anyone other for me. I was the one who was allowing someone other than myself to hold me back. Once I finally decided to forgive, I was able to put that part in my past. Of course, I'll never forget. It's just not weighing heavily on me. I am blessed and happy to be the person I am today. It was a long road, but here I am. This note will be here as a reminder to forgive. 😌💫💜[/center]
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It is almost an impossibility to forgive those who have repeatedly harmed you physically and mentally. The illness of people who spread hate and is so very hard to forgive. I work daily with felons, who struggle mightily to forgive not only others, but themselves. So kudos to you for winning your struggle. Yes forgiveness is freeing, and it does not mean forgetting. Be Blessed, Mike
@Mktonght It is very hard to forgive for certain acts. Not just the person who committed them, but yourself, as you said. I know that I was harder on myself than anyone else could be. You put a lot of the blame on yourself. Even when you know it isn't you. Thank you for understanding.
