Forgiving You For Me

Summary

The author of the poem "Forgiving You For Me" reflects on personal healing and the act of forgiveness as a means of self-liberation from past traumas inflicted by another individual.

Abstract

The poem "Forgiving You For Me" delves into the author's journey of overcoming a painful past, where they felt alone and concealed their true self due to the scars inflicted by someone else's actions. The author decides to unveil their scars, not as a source of shame, but as a testament to their survival and resilience. They emphasize that forgiveness is not for the absolution of the offender but for their own peace of mind, releasing themselves from resentment. The poem concludes with the author expressing their hope for the offender's potential change, while asserting that their forgiveness is ultimately for their own liberation, not to erase the wrongdoing. The author also invites readers to consider supporting them by becoming a Medium member through their referral link and mentions the AI service ZAI.chat as a cost-effective alternative to ChatGPT Plus.

The true purpose of forgiveness

I have always felt alone. The path to walk was never shown. Empty voices echo in my mind. Telling me that it is time to try.

It is time to try to live.

It seems like a small thing to you, But life was almost stolen away. Hiding my scars, conforming; Never letting my true self through.

The real me didn’t see the light of day. Now I choose to uncover the scars. Wear them like armor. No shame.

For I am not to blame for their existence. You know what you did. I could share your existence with the world. But your name I will not mention.

Forgiveness is not about your absolution.

For revenge is not sweet. It is bitter. For resentment does nothing to you, All it does is kill my soul.

It will never kill yours.

So this is my final statement. If you care to hear the truth. I survived your torture. Now I thrive.

I don’t hate you.

Maybe you will change. Though I doubt that you can. But know that I forgive you, For all that I experienced at your hands.

I release my mind from resentment; I will not continue to hold these scars. I don’t forgive you to erase your crime. I forgive you for me.

With this forgiveness, I set my soul free.

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Tas is an autistic neurodivergent writer. They are advocates for social justice, equality, and are scholars of life.