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This prompt reminded me of a time in senior high school when my friend did something to me. I really can’t remember what she said but it hurt me so much and I instantly cried in-front of her. After about a minute, I went to her bedside a with food I bought and ate it with her.
Just yesterday, my friend posted a video she took of me a while ago in school. I was scrolling through my WhatsApp status and I saw a preview of it. Right away, I knew what it was and I called her right away to delete it. She just kept laughing cause she knew I don’t take anything seriously. But I was so serious this time round. I was quite disappointed that she posted it cause I had even told her to delete it from her phone. I really had to make her feel that I didn’t like that.
But after a while, I called her back and we kept talking about our usual stuff. I can give so many of such examples.
I really don’t see the need to hold grudges or to continue being angry at someone or a situation. The thing has happened, holding on to it will only cause you pain and suffering.
We currently have a situation at home that is just so bad. It even had my mom hospitalized from the shock and just thinking about it. But whenever they talk about the situation, I find a reason to laugh. Cause what’s the point? You can’t reverse what’s happened. You just have to accept it and move forward.
I think that forgiving myself and others is one of the easiest things for me. I often make a lot of mistakes and if people didn’t overlook them, I probably would be all alone. As forgiving as I can be though, I protect my heart with an extra shield so that you don’t get to hurt me like that again. I may still talk to you, but it just wouldn’t be the same anymore.
And that’s what I think my problem is. I just turn cold. My cousin said she doesn’t think I’m normal, cause it doesn’t make sense for me to be carefree about everything around me.
What I’ve learned is that people only hurt you because you give them that power. I think that this person is my friend and she means a lot to me. So naturally what she says or does gets to me. But I’m also now starting to realize that you can be my friend and all that, but the least I expect of you, the better. When I don’t have expectations of you, then I don’t get disappointed. Everyone is flawed, and so you can expect that they should always act in the way that you expect.
You have such a beautiful heart, it only take the heart that understands to know that there is nothing in this world. People would definitely hurt us but then what? It doesn't kill, we just have to create a system to forgive and let go, so that we can have peace for ourselves. I love your maturity dear
Thank you. Peace is definitely the most important thing
That is very true
Wait o before I say anything else, yesterday was your birthday?
Can we just pretend you didn’t see that part?😂
Ehhh
I just want to know for something
Yes, it was
Eyyyy
Belated Happy birthday Mariam
God bless you
Thank you😊
You’re welcome
To forgive others of their wrong doings doesn't reduce one's life span. It's even a virtue that helps one to be at peace with friends, families and neighbors because it facilitates peace of mind.
And it relieves you of the burden. Some people are so focused on the hurt, they don’t see how bad it hurts them
Yes o, they don't see it at all.
I hope that your situation at home gets better, you have a free spirit and that is amazing.
The power of letting the things that hurt us go is underrated. Forgiveness is such a blessing to us and to those who wrong us.
That situation will eventually get better. I just hope the people involved heal from it.
Most at times it’s the people you least expect that hurt you the most. As for me, I’ve learnt not to put my hopes in people because the story ends the same way with everyone. Protect your heart but don’t forget to live.
Thank you. When I tell my friends this, they form all kinds of attitudes 😂😂😂.
😂😂everyone should go and sleep