Forgiving a Mother's Mistreatment

In this chapter, they discuss the process of forgiving a mother who has treated them poorly. They share how they had to work through their anger and attend therapy to come to terms with their mother's actions. They explain that forgiveness is more about freeing yourself from carrying the weight of someone else's insecurities and baggage, rather than justifying or excusing their behavior. They also reflect on understanding the role that depression played in their mother's actions and how it shifted their perspective on the situation. Ultimately, they reach a turning point when they realize that they are deserving of love, regardless of their mother's inability to express it.