I would feel the same way... but it a good thing to forgive other people so it doesn't hurt you inside.
Posted about 2 years ago by Miguel L. from McMinnville, OR

Even though I'm young I've done the same thing. My girlfriend and I fight a lot and get mad of each other but overall we love each other.
Posted over 2 years ago by Christopher B. from Miami, Fl

Wow, I really needed to read this article. I had learned of a devastating incident in my family and it almost destroyed me. I learned, after my grandmothers death, to forgive regardless of the situation. Forgiveness has set me free.
Posted about 3 years ago by Sherrice M from Washington DC

Forgiveness is what registers our name in the life of another.
Posted over 3 years ago by LYSOSOME U from NIGERIA

What to do when you want understanding and forgiveness from someone else, for the mistakes of being "human?" Not sure...but to forgive them for their "human-ness" and to let go of the anger feels good. It is hard to do at first but it is the first step to healing, feeling good again, living life, and loving. Loving someone completely is loving their imperfections also. :)

Posted over 3 years ago by David Y. from USA

My wife and I have a lot of things that we have held on to from our past. I have come to forgive everything that she as done to me. I just hope that when she gets this she can do the same with me. Hate for someone else is a weakness in all relationships.
Posted over 3 years ago by Steven G. from Fresno, CA

I am a five yr. cancer survivor. I was told once that anger is what generated my cancer. I ponder this often and know that I need to be aware of my "anger issues". I'm glad my daughter sent this weblink to me this morning.
Posted over 3 years ago by Jill Marie S. from St. Petersburg, Florida

It's much easier to forgive people whom you know care about you on some level; but I am finding it difficult to forgive those who hurt me intentionally and who don't really care. I know it will give me great relief to forgive, but I just can't find it, as this point. I really wish I could... perhaps this site will help me.
Posted over 3 years ago by Eileen H. from Plymouth, MA

That article was very beautiful. Forgiveness is difficult for me, I always hold grudges, especially against those who don't apologize to me, but forgiveness seems like a better choice...I don't want to continue living with a heavy and sad heart anymore!
Posted over 3 years ago by Shazzae from USA

Great story it was good...
Posted almost 4 years ago by Miguel M. from Arizona

The hardest time to forgive someone is when he/she doesn't apologize. You want to let it go but it's like they still don't see the wrong in what they did.
Posted almost 4 years ago by Grace E. from

If we expect to be forgiven we should forgive others.
Posted almost 4 years ago by Jr M from Hagerstown, Maryland, US

I think this story and the comments are uplifting, but I want to know if to forgive one needs to talk through what has upset them with the person involved or should they just forgive quietly and move on?
Posted almost 4 years ago by Miriam F. from Taiwan

That story was sooo inspirational, it makes me want to cry.
Posted about 4 years ago by Lauren J. from Spokane, Washington USA

Just like someone who doesn't love themselves cannot love someone else, someone who can't forgive themselves cannot comprehend how to forgive others. We need to be able to change before we can accept change.


Posted about 4 years ago by Frank N. from Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada

It's normal to get upset but we should forgive and continue enjoying life.
Posted over 4 years ago by Sarah L. from Philippines

He that has never forgiven some has never tasted the most sublime part of life.

Posted over 4 years ago by Santosgie G.S. from Lagos, Nigeria

It is really hard to give forgive but it is the best thing to do to have peace of mind. Even if it is hard, we have to forgive.
Posted over 4 years ago by Jean from Cebu, Philippines

This site is pretty helpful to me, seeing that forgiveness is vital to human being.
Posted over 4 years ago by Johnson K. from Moshi, Tanzania

To err is human, to forgive is humanity.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ajay K. from India

I like this story i am experiencing the same situation. It is hard for me but forgiveness is the key.
Posted over 4 years ago by Luvena C. from St. Vincent

Forgivenness is mandatory to move on to the next joyful session in your life. If you continue to show antagonism toward others your life won't be a friendly place.
Posted over 4 years ago by Toncia D. from Maringouin, Louisiana USA

Thanks for your stories. This one especially has been a blessing indeed. I would love to send in reports of my life experiences too. Some of which I guess it will be of tremendous benefit to readers.
Posted over 4 years ago by Theresa S. from Nigeria

Forgiveness is one of the keys to a happy life. Only once have I been angry at someone for more than 5 minutes and never again for it was horrible.
Posted over 4 years ago by Paul M. from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Forgiveness looks divine; you can forgive people not directly related to you but it is more difficult to forgive your own people, your parents, your family and even yourself, because with your own people you need not only to forgive but forget because you can never leave them. But in the end this brings you peace, peace of mind and soul. We should learn to forgive and forget.
Posted over 4 years ago by Jiya A. from Japan

It seems so hard at times to forgive people who have wronged you time and again but Forgiveness sets you free. Thank you for the enlightenment.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ayanda K. from South Africa

It is really hard to forgive but one thing we should realize is that days of bitterness are long gone and we have to learn to forgive for us to be free.
Posted over 4 years ago by Naomi W. from Kenya

Great! A little boy responded about forgiveness, he said, "Forgiveness is a wonderful scent which a flower gives when it is crushed even mercilessly."
Posted over 4 years ago by Joshi from New Delhi, India

To forgive someone is a great thing to do. Forgiveness is the value that mends broken relationships and gives way to feelings of peace and joy.
Posted over 4 years ago by Emma J. from Philippines

Forgive now, before its too late. Life is too short.
Posted over 4 years ago by Robert D. from Manila, Philippines

It feels great when you forgive someone. In the end, forgiveness is always an option, if you forgive the wrong things that others have done, you will feel so happy.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ramos Z. from Philippines

It is quite interesting and challenging to read stories such as this. Forgiveness is one of those things in human life that we need to see in action, and if there is no forgiveness human life could become unbearable.
Posted over 4 years ago by Teghen, T, from Cameroon

Odd, but what mostly stimulates me to forgive is when people don't Forgive me. When that happens I examine myself to make sure that I'm forgiving.
Posted over 4 years ago by William F from OK, USA

Forgiveness is the road to peace.
Posted over 4 years ago by Potso, M from Botswana

I am so glad that you inspire so many people through this website. I am going to forward this story to a student of mine who is undergoing stress in her relationship. I hope and pray that this story inspires them to come together.
Posted over 4 years ago by Sr Hilda D S from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand India

It seems a bit superficial and antiquated but forgiveness isn't something that we can do that easily. We can tolerate...we can hide or mask or true feelings towards the person or the incident...and we may even avoid it all together. However the concept of true forgiveness is something that eludes us and is instead replaced by temporary pardon...
Posted over 4 years ago by D Coaski from Trinidad & Tobago

I am truly fulfilled when I read the story....yes!! I agree if we learned how to forgive in life..then all of us enhance a successful life, just express love to one another.
Posted over 4 years ago by Teresa E. from New York, USA

Forgiveness is very tough todo. Somehow we just want to hold on to that hate like a float. But in realising that we need to move on, forgiveness is the key to free us from the pain and anger.
Posted over 4 years ago by from

To truly forgive sets you free. On the other hand, if you do not forgive, you are allowing another to control you. Forgive and move on. As another mentioned, "life is too short!".
Posted over 4 years ago by Rick S. from Bedford, USA

Forgiveness is one of the most liberating forces. Choosing to forgive set you on a path of liberty that allows you to live your life as you were meant to. I have chosen to live a life of forgiveness and I am definitely a better instead of bitter. I recommend this route to anyone who is in a conflict situation : Don't bear grudges, just let it go.
Posted over 4 years ago by Neo. T from South Africa

I'm deeply touched by this story, we really need to forgive one another to enhance peace and unity.
Posted over 4 years ago by Warihana B. from Tamale, Ghana

Thank you for this story..while it is a simple concept..it can seem so heartbreakingly impossible at times. I truly appreciate your wisdom though and look forward to working on this with my husband.
Posted over 4 years ago by Amanda A. from Cleveland, Ohio USA

Being the survivor of a terrifying childhood my defenses are often up. I find I have to forgive daily, or I just fill up with anger and frustration. Life is far too short and precious to drag around the baggage of unhappiness. I choose peace. I choose to forgive.
Posted over 4 years ago by Mark C. from US

It is good to forgive someone who wronged us because forgiveness gives one peace and lessens the burden in the heart.

Posted over 4 years ago by Joy from Nigeria

I believe in forgiveness but the fact that we need to forgive does not mean we have to keep on hurting one another willfully. Thanks.
Posted over 4 years ago by Tayo I from Lagos, Nigeria

Forgiviness is one of the keys to a peaceful state of mind.
Posted over 4 years ago by Saheed A from Lagos, Nigeria

I'm glad to have come across this article, my husband and I need to work on forgiveness...
Posted over 4 years ago by Miana O from Lagos, Nigeria

Great story! How easily we forget that to forgive is for us and not the person that "wronged" us. It was a divine gift when I learned to forgive.....and how good it actually felt!
Posted over 4 years ago by Charlie C. from Florida, USA

Yes to forgive is good but what of to forget. I always forgive but find it hard to forget before, but now i forgive and try to forget. It gives more relieve and joy to continue the relationship without grudge but with more love. So lets try to also forget when we forgive.
Posted over 4 years ago by flora m from vietnam

This story helps me a lot to learn to forgive because I have the same situation as this.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Jessica D. from China

I agree with you. Let us all have a forgiving heart. This will definitely help us in our daily living.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Paul O from Lagos , Nigeria

I like this story because I experience also this kind of situation..and when I forgive someone it feels that weighs and worries release me.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Micko from Philippines

There is misunderstanding with my friend of 19 years. He has not spoken to me in the last 6 months. I have been sending a mail a day about some good thoughts. I have just mailed this to him and sitting tight hoping that he will break the ice.
Posted almost 5 years ago by Malini. V from India