Without Forgiveness...

[umleroi]

In times of crisis we learn a lot about ourselves. Some good things, some not so good. I have learned that I am the most unforgiving person I know. It may not be apparent because I'm also very tolerant. It takes so much to push me over the edge, so much to reach any kind of boundary it almost never happens as evidenced by the fact that I have

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[cyhiraeth8]

I've been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately. Like you, I find it extraordinarily difficult to even consider forgiveness for certain things which, justifiably, could be considered unforgivable. And yet I'm afraid that if I don't eventually find the strength and compassion to someday forgive, I'll end up permanently scarred. Either way it seems like it's possible for someone to do so much harm that, through forgiveness or refusal to forgive, that person has made an undeniable and undying impact. And that sucks.

http://www.theforgivenessproject.com/

I've tried reading those stories for inspiration to forgive. It hasn't worked yet.

I'm around if you ever want to talk. Love you always.

[hytain]

I've found I have similar tendencies. I'm unusually tolerant and understanding but if you cross that line... After a certain point, whatever/whomever I'm dealing with isn't worth the effort and self-preservation kicks in. Though unsure of the number of times this has happened, I believe forgiveness has only been granted for one person in my lifetime. Or, rather, one instance that has left any impression. Your thoughts made me wonder why this instance was different. I guess, in the end, this person he had the benefit of time and, thus, the opportunity of being able to show me he understood the extent of the damage he inflicted