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"I’m also letting go of second chances. One strike and you’re out." This is the part that I came to criticize as well. To me, it doesn't sound like letting go
by ambler0 12y ago
"I’m also letting go of second chances. One strike and you’re out."
This is the part that I came to criticize as well. To me, it doesn't sound like letting go at all; it sounds like holding on to a grudge.
I excommunicated a family member from my life a while ago. I thought I was protecting myself and my family, but I was really just prolonging my own pain. I have since forgiven him and cautiously started letting him back into my life in limited ways. To me, that's an example of really letting go.
- king_jester 12y ago> I excommunicated a family member from my life a while ago. I thought I was protecting myself and my family, but I was really just prolonging my own pain. I have since forgiven him and cautiously started letting him back into my life in limited ways. To me, that's an example of really letting go. Congratulations on making progress on a relationship that works for you. I'd like to point out, though, that for many with abusive or dysfunctional relationships with a family member, stopping contact is the letting go.
- mathattack 12y agoYes - letting go isn't about excommunication, it's about "You do your thing, and that's fine. I do mine, and that's fine too."