Had to forgive yourself

[Jazzy1]

What was the hardest thing you had to forgive yourself for?

 

[Pinky]

Making the biggest mistake of my life.

 

[IrishEyes]

Believing it was my fault if I couldn't please everyone.

 

[Della]

Not paying enough attention to something.

 

[officerripley]

Being born.

 

[Gem]

Not being able to forgive others.

 

[Flarbalard]

I'm not sure I can forgive myself. I'm referring to important stuff. Little things I don't do well with either, but with time they fade.

 

[Muskrat]

When I was about 38 I had a epiphany. It was after another battle with an absent husband…shame and blame coupled with ultimatums. I took my horse and rode all day in a snow storm…thinking clear for perhaps the first time in my adult life. I had to come to terms with the concept of No matter where I went or what I did…there I was. I had to acknowledge that I would always act or react the same way in certain circumstances…and my choice was to be ok with that. The end result was to burn the house built on sand…move on with purpose and an appreciation of who..exactly..I am. I have a great life now. An honest one. I built it.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Past mistakes came from selfish desires and not caring enough about how those mistakes could impact others. I'm not sharing the specifics, but I accept that they cannot be undone, and have learned the importance of self-compassion and moving forward.

 

[hearlady]

Past mistakes came from selfish desires and not caring enough about how those mistakes could impact others. I'm not sharing the specifics, but I accept that they cannot be undone, and have learned the importance of self-compassion and moving forward.

About the same here.