Don't know what to do anymore...

[Joie]

Oh gosh, this thread is so helpful. Thanks, Painter, and all for the wisdom here.

I feel so much compassion when I realize how broken they are. No person who isn't damaged would do the kinds of things we're being tasked with forgiveness for. I can feel empathy and sorrow on their behalf.

When I get to that point, I'm able to forgive, based almost completely on compassion for another wounded soul.

So beautifully said, Ancaire. I get to that spot sometimes, too, and am grateful for it when I do. All of the detaching with love and not taking things personally pays off here and there...