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Post by apolosangel8907 on Jul 27, 2006 4:03:20 GMT -5
Well, I am taking a huge step in my life. It may not seem huge to anyone else, but to me it is. *background* My father physcially, verbally and Mentally abused me for many years and I have not been able to forgive him.* Well, next weekend, I am going with him, his gf, and my brothers to Adventureland, an amusement park, and it is going to be the whole weekend. I am still a little iffy about it, but I know I have to do this to get on with the rest of my life. Am I ready to forgive him, no, is this a step, yes. I hope this is the right descision, but I will never know untill I try.
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Post by jay on Jul 27, 2006 4:53:36 GMT -5
wow it must be hard for you....but i know you can make it....good luck to you!!
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Post by Lindsey on Jul 27, 2006 9:36:50 GMT -5
I'll be praying for you, apolosangel. It must be a tough step to take, but I'm proud of you for being big enough to do it. You look like you have a great attitude about it.
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Post by apolosangel8907 on Jul 27, 2006 12:47:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
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Post by Bella on Jul 28, 2006 23:23:33 GMT -5
Jacy, be stong. Sing like Christina Aguilara in your head
"You are beautiful, no matter what they say..."
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Post by apolosangel8907 on Jul 28, 2006 23:28:16 GMT -5
Thanks Bella!
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Post by tabatha on Jul 29, 2006 23:32:49 GMT -5
Wow. My birth father was semi abusive, but I wasn't raised by him. Just before he passed on I talked to him, in my heart of hearts, I gave him peace. And forgave him of the leaving me part, dropping me in the snow, not being there. He was a brilliant man, Archie was, artistic, high IQ, but wasted it away by achohol (spelling) and killed that good part of him. I wish for his talent, his brains, his rareness, as I never have before, even as I wish for my true father's compassion in a man that I someday marry. The one that raised me was rare, and gone too soon. I lost them both. I share some understanding w/ you hon. You are not alone, really. Just remember that.  many hugs! |
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Post by apolosangel8907 on Jul 30, 2006 0:48:49 GMT -5
wow tabby! Sorry about your dad. But I am glad that you were able to forgive him.
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Post by tabatha on Jul 30, 2006 0:51:35 GMT -5
Thank you. It was hard, to see him go, but we made peace, I now can say that I love him too.
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Post by epiphaniii on Jul 31, 2006 14:16:16 GMT -5
Apolosangel, I am very sorry about the abuse you suffered. I hope everything went (or will go) well on your trip with your father, and in your future relationship with him. If feelings of forgiveness don't come easily, that is understandable. You are a very strong woman to take this step, and I will be praying for you and your family! |
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Post by apolosangel8907 on Jul 31, 2006 14:46:18 GMT -5
epiphaniii, thank you.
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Post by amyurban on Aug 1, 2006 0:05:54 GMT -5
I wrote ya a nice, little tirade in the Live Journal babe, so I won't rehash it here, but believe me, my dad was a S.O.B. too and I know where you are coming from....only too well, unfortunately!  Hang in there, babe and I'm pulling for you! |
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