My old pastor used to say forgiving is about forgiving yourself, and not the others. I know my mom will never change, so all i can do at this point is keep my distance, treat them nicely, and realize that their abuse made me into the person i am today.
My old pastor used to say forgiving is about forgiving yourself, and not the others. I know my mom will never change, so all i can do at this point is keep my distance, treat them nicely, and realize that their abuse made me into the person i am today.
That's right, that's a healthy attitude and will serve you well.
Doesn't mean all the anger and bad memories won't still be there, I'm dealing with something similar.
Don't dwell on the negatives, try to switch gears when the negative thoughts begin to crowd your brain.
That's right, that's a healthy attitude and will serve you well.
Doesn't mean all the anger and bad memories won't still be there, I'm dealing with something similar.
Don't dwell on the negatives, try to switch gears when the negative thoughts begin to crowd your brain.
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