Posted by Tamar on May 1, 2005, at 7:33:32
In reply to How do I forgive, posted by pinkeye on April 29, 2005, at 18:33:09
That’s a truly terrible story. You must have been absolutely terrified.
I don’t think it’s possible to forgive until you’ve worked through all your anger. And even then, forgiveness isn’t always appropriate or meaningful.
It might be more useful to find ways of searching for your own internal peace about events like this. And to find new ways of thinking about and relating to your father that can do justice to your humanity, instead of keeping you in the role of a vulnerable child. I hope that makes sense.
(((((pinkeye)))))
Tamar
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