Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.
I am in the process, with the help of my pastor and therapist, of forgiving my biological father for the years of abuse i witnessed and suffered at his hands. I am mentally well and things have happened to lead me to ponder what forgiveness means. I have no intention of speaking to him ever again either in writing or in person, via text, or phone call.
What is forgiveness to you? What was the process like for you?
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Hey All...I hope that you have a lovely, peaceful beginning of your weekI have a bunch of chores that need doing but may put them off til tomorrow and just hang out with my landlord/roomie todayWhat about you?...Anything special going on?Have a great day and take good care of you!!..Xo
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Once again I've had a fever today. I'm not going to the hospital because that's a huge waste of time but I did schedule a dr appointment for Wednesday afternoon.
I find that when I forgive it is a gift to me.... It's great that you're working on this sweetie... I am so sorry that you've been so badly hurt..... Big hug.... xo
Many think it's about forgiving the person who wronged you, which it is not, it really has little to do with them.
Forgiveness is for you, so that you can work through the pain, trauma, anger, etc. from the past of what this person has done to you, process it, and then Let It Go! Release yourself from any feelings of anger or hurt that they invoke in you. They don't need to have any more power over you, you've given them way to much already. So when you forgive someone, your letting yourself let go of the hurt and wrong they've done you.
This is always a good thing to do and it may take a while, it's not always easy, but you'll find when you accomplish it that you do feel freer, less burdened by the anger and guilt they caused you and emotionally lighter and happier. Its definitely worth the work. I'm proud of you for tackling this!
Take care,
kat