Strength
My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it. — quote featured on the app Today’s Hope
Category: Forgiveness
Beyond the Next Step
Bitterness is not the end,it’s the beginning—of understanding,of healing,of hope.Forgotten joy, overshadowedby endless nights and broken promises.Silent dinners, empty apologies—the unseen toll of love’s labor lost.Mourning what could have been,in the shadows of what is.Patience stretched thin,love’s weight—unbearable, yet borne.Learning … Continue reading “Beyond the Next Step” →
Forgiveness in Al-Anon
Before coming into Al-Anon I had heard a lot about forgiveness. My understanding was that forgiveness was an act of kindness and generosity on my part, through which another person, who had offended me, was relieved of some burden of … Continue reading “Forgiveness in Al-Anon” →
Forgive Yourself
Forgive yourself for not knowing better at the time. Forgive yourself for giving away your power. Forgive yourself for past behaviors. Forgive yourself for the survival patterns and traits you picked up while enduring trauma. Forgive yourself for being who … Continue reading “Forgive Yourself” →
Heroism
In forgiving, we change from being the victim in our story to being the hero.
Release
Forgiveness is releasing someone from a debt they can never repay. — Anon I found this quote on the internet a few years ago. It really helped me. I do not remember the source. If anyone knows, I would love … Continue reading “Release” →
I blame you for nothing
— Janet Planet
Forgiveness
“Forgiveness doesn’t excuse bad behavior, but it does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart”. ~ unknown