How do you rid yourself of a guilt and shame feeling when you’re not necessarily able to forgive yourself for what has you feeling that way? Is it just something that takes time?
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Yes, it takes time. Time for you to prove to yourself that you aren’t the person you think you are, deserving of guilt or shame. If you have wronged someone, sincerely apologize and ask for their forgiveness. Even if they won’t, forgive yourself and move on. This also applies if the person you wronged…is you.
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It takes time, a confession to a trusted friend helps and can provide some relief and also helps with self forgiveness. Problems shared are problems halved.
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I still can’t forgive myself for things that I have done while drinking, it’s horrendous and I was such a bitch, I think it does take time even when you’re on the right path now, I suppose it’s even harder when there is still no self love or respect for yourself. With most things time is a healer, for now I have to accept that I will be living with the feelings that I’ve got
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