The first step in the process of forgiveness is to acknowledge the pain caused by the other person. Your pain is real!

Don’t ignore it.

Don’t minimize it.

Talking about the hurt with a neutral party, like a mature friend or a counselor, allows you to acknowledge the hurt the other person has caused you.

Unacknowledged pain is a smoke that hangs over every aspect of your life.

“The sorrow that has no vent in tears may make other organs weep.”

Henry Maudsley, psychiatrist

Got pain that needs to be acknowledged? Let’s talk about it. You can reach me at www.threelisten.com