“We loosen the ties that keep us bound to circumstances that couldn't have turned out differently, thereby creating the possibility of limitless growth within us.”
— ACA big book
I recently learned of the concept of “For today, I can forgive…” For today, I can forgive my mother for all of her abuse and all of her denial about it.
I learned about the concept that I do not have to let a grudge or resentment go forever. That’s felt too big to me for a long time. But for today, I can let it go. For today, I can stop letting abusers live rent-free in my head.