Forgiving others for the way they treated you can be a tricky business.

It’s like trying to swallow a bitter pill coated in sugar – you know….

It may be good for you in the long run, but damn does it taste awful going down. We’ve all been there.

We’ve all had that one person (or maybe even a few people) who has treated us like a doormat, stomped all over our feelings, and left us feeling like a discarded piece of gum on the bottom of a shoe.

And let’s be honest, it sucks.

But here’s the thing – holding onto anger and resentment towards those who have wronged us is like drinking a shot of poison and expecting the other person to die.

It’s not a good look, trust me.

So why not take the high road and forgive them?

Now I know what you’re thinking – “But they don’t deserve my forgiveness! They hurt me, They betrayed me, They made me feel like crap!”

And you know what?

You’re absolutely right. They don’t deserve forgiveness. But you know who does?

You.

You deserve to be free from the weight of that anger and resentment. You deserve to move on and live without carrying that heavy baggage.

Now, I’m not saying forgiveness is easy.

It’s not.

It’s hard as hell.

It takes strength and courage to let go of those negative feelings and choose to forgive.

Stay with me.

You’re stronger than you think. You have the power to rise above the bullshit and choose to let go. When you do, a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. You can breathe more manageable, sleep better, and start moving on.

So how do you forgive someone who has treated you like crap?

Well, it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. It’s different for everyone. Maybe you need to write a letter to the person (even if you never actually send it) expressing your feelings and then burn it as a symbol of letting go.

Or maybe you need to talk to a therapist or counselor to help you work through your feelings.

Or maybe you need to take a deep breath, look in the mirror, and say out loud, “I forgive you.”

Whatever method works for you, please do it.

Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

And hey, forgiving someone doesn’t mean you have to forget what they did. It doesn’t mean you have to let them back into your life. It just means you’re choosing to release yourself from anger and resentment. You’re choosing to take back your power and move forward.

And that, my friend, is a beautiful thing.

So the next time someone treats you like crap, remember this – forgiveness is not for them. It’s for you.

It’s your saying, “I refuse to let your actions define me. I refuse to let you have power over me. I choose to let go and move on.” And let me tell you, that’s a powerful statement to make.

So go ahead, forgive those who have wronged you. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. And hey, who knows? Maybe you’ll inspire others to do the same.

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