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Any good books on letting go of anger at parent?

Edger
Edger
I think it would help me when dealing with mom. I resent that she contributed to causing the non relationship I have with my brother.
I am angry when she makes poor decisions for herself. And suffers because of it.Barbara
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I don't know of any books, but I recall some being discussed here in the past.

But there is something you can do.

Forgive her.

This is not the forgiveness that comes when both parties meet, offer honest and unqualified apologies as necessary, vow to fix things, and then move on.

This is the forgiveness that comes when you agree to let go of the anger. Not for her, but for you. You recognize that holding onto anger causes stress and all sorts of issues, and you are moving on. You do this for you, singular, not you as in the two of you.

Gentle hugs


ps, this is not as easy as it may sound. I've tried it with a couple of people I am/was very angry with.
billwfriend
billwfriend
hugs edger
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