Let Go of Something HURTFUL week

[Heather Shay]

Doesn't have to be big - better if it is small - because especially if you are depressed - one tiny step helps to move forward.

 

Think of something that hurts and forgive whoever caused the hurt. It's only holding you back.

 

I felt a sting this weekend thinking of how my ex-wife long ago put the last nail in the coffin when I told her I'd talked to her parents about her cheating. She went ballistic. I've had that rejection and pain brewing for 40+ years and this weekend a young girl friend who meant well - sent my wife an email saying she was having a real difficult time dealing with me telling her I was trans. I hadn't told my wife I'd told the girl and my first reaction was the ex-wife reaction when I told her I'd talked to her parents.

 

What I have to let go is that hurt and rejection. My current wife IS NOT my ex-wife and she won't necessarily react to situations the same - and she doesn't indeed react the same - she is caring and wants me to be healthy - I have to forgive my ex-wife and disarm the pain from long ago - and so I am working on letting go of that hurt - this week.

 

What baggage can you let go of this week?

 

 

[Jani]

56 minutes ago, Shay said:

one tiny step helps to move forward.

This is correct.  We cannot heal when the sore is still infected.  Make the effort to remove the pain, even if you keep it to yourself.  Often "letting go" is the first step to regaining control. 

 

Jani