I’ve had a whole lot of family forgiveness work to do and at one point I felt so stuck in my anger. This is the prayer I came up with. “I am not willing to forgive [this family member] right now, but I am willing to be made willing.” This kept my soul going for two years, to a decisional turning point in my healing therapy, and after, as the emotional healing process has continued.
I'm working on whether or not I'm ready to forgive my abuser for childhood sexual abuse. It isn't easy, and since the abuser is dead now, it seems harder. I guess that's because the abuser will never be held accountable. Anyway, thanks for this series. I have found validation and affirmation for the work I am doing. I am looking forward to the next article.
I love the honesty of this, as it speaks to the fabric of family relationships. It can be hard to accept that those you love the most can hurt you. Though it can take time to forgive, it's easier if the offender accepts or tries to understand the pain or offense they either caused or was perceived to have caused.
I’ve had a whole lot of family forgiveness work to do and at one point I felt so stuck in my anger. This is the prayer I came up with. “I am not willing to forgive [this family member] right now, but I am willing to be made willing.” This kept my soul going for two years, to a decisional turning point in my healing therapy, and after, as the emotional healing process has continued.
I'm working on whether or not I'm ready to forgive my abuser for childhood sexual abuse. It isn't easy, and since the abuser is dead now, it seems harder. I guess that's because the abuser will never be held accountable. Anyway, thanks for this series. I have found validation and affirmation for the work I am doing. I am looking forward to the next article.
I love the honesty of this, as it speaks to the fabric of family relationships. It can be hard to accept that those you love the most can hurt you. Though it can take time to forgive, it's easier if the offender accepts or tries to understand the pain or offense they either caused or was perceived to have caused.