 | Life is… complicated. So true! If you are lucky, you experience many wonderful moments, develop meaningful relationships, participate in amazing experiences, laugh often, find joy in the day-to-day things, and feel loved. Unfortunately, throughout your life, you will definitely experience some negative moments. These moments might be scary, disappointing, traumatic, abusive, sad, lonely, fearful, and/or painful. Some individuals experience a lifetime of pain and hurt; others have moments of distress or sorrow, but also moments of happiness. |
This blog post is for anyone who has been hurt – emotionally. When your feelings have been hurt, that is your truth. How do you recover from that pain? Do you recover from that pain? Or, do you stuff it down deep inside until it seethes into your conscious thoughts randomly (days, weeks, years later)?
 | If you are one of millions of Americans who struggle with forgiveness, you can probably relate to the experience of having your past hurts become your present pain. This present pain can be even more intense than the original hurt because it is layered with bitterness and anger. Whoa - that’s a lot of damage you are doing to yourself! Don’t let the person(s) who hurt you continue to control your mind and your life! |
| How to Forgive First, be open to the concept of forgiveness. (let that sink in) Second, understand that forgiveness is NOT for the person who has hurt you (through rejection, insults, disrespect, being fake, lying, sharing secrets, breaking trust, lack of care for your well-being, and so much more). |  |
Third, change your definition of forgiveness to the following:
- Forgiveness is about refusing to replay past hurts in your mind over and over again, like a broken record.
- Forgiveness is about freeing up and putting to better use the energy that is being consumed by holding on to grudges, harboring resentments, and nursing old wounds.
- Forgiveness is about moving on.
- Forgiveness is about choosing serenity and happiness over righteous anger.
- Forgiveness is about realizing that anger and resentment don’t serve you well.
- Forgiveness is about giving yourself a clean slate.
   | Finally, empower yourself to keep your mind focused on healing by practicing (one or more of) the following options:
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Through forgiveness, you will be able to:
If you need to help with healing from hurt (regardless if it is small or large), contact Bree today for professional counseling help.
- Live your best life today!
- Release tension in your muscles
- Think more clearly
If you need to help with healing from hurt (regardless if it is small or large), contact Bree today for professional counseling help.
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Bree Winkler is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, GA. Bree specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Contact Bree today to schedule your initial session.
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