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Weekly Prompt #3: I need to forgive myself for ... (Complete the sentence)

User Profile: ASilentObserver
ASilentObserver March 29th, 2023

Hello everyone, I hope you are all taking easy and small steps to get through the challenges of depression.

Thank you to all who participated and shared their lessons in last week's prompt: What has your depression taught you?

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is a significant step that can have a positive impact on our mental health. By practicing forgiveness, we can increase our resilience, improve our relationships, and reduce our risk of developing mental health issues.

Today's prompt is: I need to forgive myself for ______________

Complete the prompt and share it with us.



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User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 April 5th, 2023

@ASilentObserver

I need to forgive myself for being Human and not understanding emotions

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User Profile: ASilentObserver
ASilentObserver OP April 7th, 2023

@Barltik2065 I understand it can be difficult to forgive ourselves, especially when we feel like we should understand or handle things better. All humans experience a range of emotions that can be complex and confusing. There's no need to be hard on yourself. Perhaps it would help to reflect on the progress you've made in understanding yourself and be kind to yourself about what you're still learning.

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User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 April 7th, 2023

@ASilentObserver

You are absolutely correct.

It is logical and 'Common Sense', but for me Common Sense is not common. I have learned much like what is "hot" means it will burn and what 'burn' means also.
Yes I was one of those people where when told "Don't touch that it will burn" and I touch it. Or "Don't touch that it will cut you" and I get cut.

I am mildly Narcist. So I know what I know. BUT I know what I don't know.
I know I struggle with learning things for others that is innate or simple. Such as "Forgiveness" or "Trust".

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User Profile: Seeraluna
Seeraluna April 22nd, 2023

I need to forgive myself for pulling away, from my family and friends. The guilt of letting them down shouldn’t outweigh the knowledge that I need to focus on my mental health.

I forgive myself for bringing a child into this world when I am not yet able to cope with it myself.

I forgive myself for self harming when I cannot release my internal pain in healthier ways.

User Profile: littleWater1579
littleWater1579 April 24th, 2023

@ASilentObserver For hating myselfe so much..

User Profile: Lillyvi
Lillyvi February 16th

I need to forgive myself for not knowing better in the past.

User Profile: WharfRat
WharfRat February 17th

I need to forgive myself for being too chicken to do all of the things I wanted to do when I was young enough to do them.


User Profile: Minimum00
Minimum00 March 29th

@ASilentObserver I need to forgive myself for waiting for people to become good. I will let people be as they are and walk away if no fit.