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Originally Posted by wadingthruemotions
I had a horrible time growing up. I don't think one can ever forgive the horrors one can do to a child/teenager/young adult.
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Definitely. Most definitely.
Also, the whole idea of HAVING to forgive those who wronged you smells of Tolstoy-like stuff, along the lines of
Turning the other cheek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Surely does not have a place in mental health.
People who want to follow Tolstoy's teachings are free to do that, but they should not impose their ideas on others, especially in a way that makes following these ideas a requirement for personal recovery from trauma.