Life can feel heavy when we hold onto anger and hurt. I know this because I spent years stuck in the past. I hated people who hurt me, and I couldn’t stop thinking about what they were doing or not doing. This only made me more unhappy. But I’ve learned that forgiveness and letting go are the keys to living a better life.
At first, forgiving someone felt impossible. I thought, Why should I forgive them? They don’t deserve it! But I realized that forgiveness isn’t about them—it’s about me. Holding onto anger felt like carrying a big, heavy backpack everywhere I went. It weighed me down and made me tired. When I chose to forgive, I let go of that weight.
Al-Anon helped me understand this. In Al-Anon meetings, I met people who were also struggling with pain and anger. They shared their stories, and I didn’t feel alone anymore. The group taught me that I can’t control other people, but I can control how I react. I stopped obsessing over what others were doing and started focusing on myself.
God played a big part in my healing, too. I prayed and asked Him to help me forgive. Slowly, my heart softened. I began to feel peace where there was once only bitterness. I learned that God doesn’t want us to live in anger. He wants us to grow and love.
Moving on isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Every time I forgave someone or let go of a painful memory, I felt a little freer. I started to smile more. I noticed good things in my life instead of only the bad.
If you feel stuck in the past, I encourage you to try forgiveness. Join a support group like Al-Anon, and lean on God for strength. Letting go doesn’t mean you’re saying what happened was okay. It means you’re choosing to set yourself free.
Forgiveness isn’t just a gift to others—it’s a gift to yourself. When you forgive, you make room for happiness, peace, and growth. You can move forward and live the life you deserve.
Start today. You don’t have to do it alone. You gottawanna live happy, joyous and free!
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