Toxic forgiveness

A few days ago I was doing a quick little Facebook scroll while I was at the table feeding my daughter. Every once in a while I read something on social media that speaks to me in a way that has a genuine impact. This time it was not a thought provoking article or a touching news story, it was a meme. Of all of the things that could invoke an epiphany, it was a small, seemingly insignificant meme. Here it is: Read it again. Read it for a third time. I am sure some people who come across this…

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I’m one for holding grudges. I like people to know that I’m upset about something. When holding a grudge, I often act like a child; refusing to speak until the other person has apologized and I have deemed it acceptable. They hurt my feelings! I want them to know. I also hold onto past mistakes

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