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Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Forgetting: When Family Crosses the Line

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Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Forgetting: When Family Crosses the Line

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What’s something you’ve forgiven but haven’t forgotten?

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What’s something you’ve forgiven but haven’t forgotten?

There are a couple of things that come to mind, but I’ll go with something dear Mom said.

Now, I’m no fan of Donald Trump. My parents watch Fox News like it’s the only station on the planet. My mom actually told me that if I didn’t vote Republican, I wasn’t welcome in her home.

I got up, ready to walk out. Even my dad, who is a Trump fan himself, knew this was stupid.

She’s my mom, so I forgave her. But I haven’t forgotten it, and I don’t put up with her crap anymore.

There’s a difference between forgiving someone and allowing them to treat you that way again.

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10 responses to “Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Forgetting: When Family Crosses the Line”

  1. RNP Avatar
    RNP

    That’s so true. We can forgive our loved ones without allowing them to disrespect us again.

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    1. kwholley63 Avatar
      kwholley63

      We have got to a point you can’t have a difference of opinion or a conversation and for the first time it has filtered into famlies.

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  2. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    It is strange how some on the far right and the far left have become so fanatic. Of course, you should not put up with that kind of disrespect.

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    1. kwholley63 Avatar
      kwholley63

      It is very strange and my mother is not an easy person to get along with. The country is always middle and we lost sight of that in every facet of life. You can’t have a civil conversation anymore.

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  3. KikiFikar Avatar
    KikiFikar

    There’s so much in this post but the bottom line is love and respect. Family is hard enough without politics woven into the mix.

    Have a great day Kevin!

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    1. kwholley63 Avatar
      kwholley63

      Saying my mom is a pleasant person is like saying Stalin would be excellent at running a daycare.

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      1. KikiFikar Avatar
        KikiFikar

        😳 oof

  4. Nanny Kate Avatar
    Nanny Kate

    Oooh….I must admit that’s a harsh one to swallow. You took the high road; good for you.

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  5. traciekato Avatar
    traciekato

    Absolutely, boundaries must be set

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    1. kwholley63 Avatar
      kwholley63

      especially with family

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