We spend a lot of emphasis, as a society, on forgiving our Father’s; however, little on forgiveness towards our Mother’s. I am not here to write something hateful but a piece that is truthful. Truth is love.

I would be lying if I said that I felt completely supported and loved by Mother but it has taken me maturing to understand that how she loved me and raised me is between her and God.

Through forgiveness, I can let go of the direct and indirect pain caused by her towards me as a child so that I can discontinue the hurt that was created.

Mother’s are human and just like other humans, they deserve forgiveness, too.

Here are 9 Reasons I forgive my Mother:

1. I forgive her because she knew not what did/ does.

2. I forgive her because I choose to love her from a distance.

3. I forgive her because even though how I was raised created trauma; it was intended that way so that I could heal from it and help others do the same.

4. I forgive her because I have the real power over my life.

5. I forgive her because I can’t hold her hostage for the rest of my life for past wrongdoing.

6. I forgive her because there is enough hate in the world already.

7. I forgive her because my healing is my responsibility.

8. I forgive her because hating her will only affect me.

9. I forgive her because I deserve true and love peace within my heart.