Simply Misunderstood XO

Forgiveness is a powerful thing.
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It takes great effort and strength to let go of all of that hurt and anger someone caused you. 😤
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I can forgive, but I’ll NEVER forget.
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Which is why this quote is exactly right.
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I’ve forgiven people who have hurt me in the past. I’m at peace, and learned to live my life without them. 🙏🏼
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But the hurt they brought me I’ll never forget, which is why I choose not to let them back into my life.
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And that should be OKAY!
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Someone once tried basically bullying me into forgiving them and trying to bring things back to “normal” — using the “family” as an excuse.
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Honestly, if a family member can hurt you that bad and not even apologize for it, then it’s not worth reconnecting.
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That’s why we have friends… people we CHOOSE to love like FAMILY because they treat us like such.
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So no matter who tries to tell you that you “hold grudges” or “can’t let go of the past” just because you won’t let them back in your life… screw them! 🖕🏼
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Don’t let the negativity ruin what you’ve worked so hard to be at peace with. 🙌🏼
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Not everyone was brought into your life to stay. Some were just a lesson. And that IS OKAY..
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Just leave them in the past where they belong and keep doin’ you, babe. 😘✌🏼
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