[Taylor27]

This morning in my session my therapist asked me if I have ever written a letter of forgiveness to myself. I have never done that and it seems so hard to do.


I brought up how painful it's been for me with Grandpa in 2 weeks it will be 8 years since he died. I also know this complex grief is going to take time to work through and process. This could be why my therapist is wanting me to write a letter of forgiveness.

I seem to be doing allot better now that my sessions are every two weeks now. I feel more connected to her and feel her support more. Every 3 weeks it seemed like it was hard to pick up where I left off.

[Yaowen]

Dear Cheryl123,

I'm glad that you are doing a lot better now. That's great!

I have written a letter of forgiveness to myself. It was cathartic and I'm glad I did it now. Best to you!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen

[Purple,Violet,Blue]

So sorry about the complex grief regarding your Grandpa

That's a good idea, to write a letter of forgiveness to ourselves I'm delighted the schedule is working well!

[Fuzzybear]

I'm very happy you're doing better now

I'm sorry about the complex grief about your Grandpa

I hope your sessions continue to go well

[Brown Owl 2]

Is there something that you feel you need to forgive yourself for? Is it about self acceptance? I haven’t really heard about a letter of forgiveness.

[Taylor27]

Originally Posted by Brown Owl 2

Is there something that you feel you need to forgive yourself for? Is it about self acceptance? I haven’t really heard about a letter of forgiveness.

Thank you for asking Brown Owl2. I have felt guilty for so long about the abuse, losing Grandpa and have blamed all my mistakes like alcohol use up til three years ago, depression, not treating myself very good and still don't treat myself with compassion allot of the time.


I also have been googiling to see how I start the forgiveness letter. I think allot of it has to do with me letting go and accepting how it was. My mind likes to numb it out and go into fantasy. I hope this explains a bit more and I will keep you and everyone posted on this. It's hard I cried reading on self forgiveness it's something so deeply hurtful. I have a good therapist who understands me, and the process.

[Brown Owl 2]

Acceptance makes a lot of sense to me. I think that there’s always a reason for things that we do.

[Taylor27]

Originally Posted by Brown Owl 2

Acceptance makes a lot of sense to me. I think that there’s always a reason for things that we do.

I agree with you