Finally Forgiving My Father
Posted 06-02-2015 at 05:57 PM by nissie2010
We all have that one person (or people) in our lives who have hurt, or disappointed us at some point. Some of us may hold grudges, and for others it's a little easier to move on and let go. For me, not so much.
My father has been battling drug addiction for the past twenty years and I can admit that it has been difficult to witness. My father and I were rather close but as of today do not have a relationship. Multiple aspects play a part in our deteriorated relationship, but I am now ready to forgive him.
The anger that one can carry when hurt by someone is such an unhealthy burden on yourself. I have grown increasingly tired of being angry and holding myself back from happiness. I literally woke up this morning and decided that enough was enough. It's time to forgive. I only have one father and I'd rather aim to make piece than never forgive at all. Everyone deserves a second chance.
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
-Mahatma Gandhi
My father has been battling drug addiction for the past twenty years and I can admit that it has been difficult to witness. My father and I were rather close but as of today do not have a relationship. Multiple aspects play a part in our deteriorated relationship, but I am now ready to forgive him.
The anger that one can carry when hurt by someone is such an unhealthy burden on yourself. I have grown increasingly tired of being angry and holding myself back from happiness. I literally woke up this morning and decided that enough was enough. It's time to forgive. I only have one father and I'd rather aim to make piece than never forgive at all. Everyone deserves a second chance.
"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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I had the same thing happen to me where my father tried to hurt me while under the influence of alcohol. It was so hard to forgive him and I was wondering if I was right forgiving him. Now reading your post reminded me how many times I was given a second chance. So I guess I'm glad I did find the heart to let go and become greater than the mountain so to speak. It would of done me no justice to harbor those feelings of bitterness for so long it would make it that much harder to enjoy life.Posted 06-02-2015 at 09:55 PM by Nobun
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I had the same thing happen to me where my father tried to hurt me while under the influence of alcohol. It was so hard to forgive him and I was wondering if I was right forgiving him. Now reading your post reminded me how many times I was given a second chance. So I guess I'm glad I did find the heart to let go and become greater than the mountain so to speak. It would of done me no justice to harbor those feelings of bitterness for so long it would make it that much harder to enjoy life.
Thanks for your response! It's good to read that someone else has shared a similar experience. I can admire that you decided to let go of such anger to benefit you in the long road. It's definitely going to be a journey but the relief will be rewarding in the end.Posted 06-03-2015 at 10:27 AM by nissie2010
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U know there r so many things along our path of life that ignites that feeling of not forgiving end the end it only affects the ones holding that anger for all u know they never thought twice about what they did.
Life is an amazing adventure embrace it knowing that at the end of our journey he awaits to tell us well done my good and faithful servant.Posted 06-04-2015 at 08:33 PM by Terbencas
