The People Behind My Eyes

The subject of forgiveness as it relates to Christianity came up again. But what I want to process out is how I first felt when a therapist told me I needed to forgive myself for the abuse. I was furious when she said that. Of course all the comments came out of me about how could she say the abuse wasn’t my fault then turn around and say I needed to forgive myself. The two did not seem to make since at the time. I’ve had several years to come to the conclusion that she was correct on both points. I decided to map out some of the things that were her fault and some of the things I need to forgive myself for while I attempted to deal with the abusive history.

Side note: There has been recent pressure from well meaning people that I forgive my mother for what she has done. While I appreciate well meaning advice I have to ask that no one send me private email about my Christian duty to forgive my mother. If asking you to stop sending emails is offensive I ask you to forgive me.

old entries on forgiveness can be found by using the search box with the word forgiveness or you can use the links below.

How Forgivness Is Explained As An Abstract Idea

Forgiving myself Part One of Three

Forgiving myself Part Two of Three

Forgiving myself Part Three of Three - Forgiveness Opens and Closes Doors

Forgiving Myself Part One
Monday, March 13, 2006 / 3:36 AM