forgiveness towards parents


One powerful and poignant story of forgiveness involving a stepmother can be found in the narrative of Dr. Navolina Patnaik, although it is more broadly about forgiveness towards her parents, it includes her stepmother and highlights the profound impact of forgiveness on personal healing.


Dr. Navolina Patnaik's Story

Dr. Navolina Patnaik, a Manifestation Coach based in Bangalore, had a deeply troubled childhood marked by abuse and a challenging relationship with her parents. Her experiences were further complicated by the presence of a stepmother.


The Struggle


Navolina grew up in an environment where she felt unloved and unaccepted. Her abusive childhood and strained relationships with her parents, including her stepmother, left her with deep emotional scars. She carried these wounds into her adult life, which manifested in various ways, including a victim identity that hindered her from living her life to its full potential.


The Journey to Forgiveness

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Navolina's journey towards forgiveness began when she attended "The Journey" workshops, a program designed to help people release emotional pain and forgive. During one of these sessions, she had a transformative experience that allowed her to confront and release the stored pain and anger she had been carrying.


Forgiving Her Parents and Stepmother

Through this process, Navolina gained a deeper understanding of her parents' and stepmother's perspectives. She realized that their actions were often driven by their own pain and limitations. This understanding enabled her to forgive them, not for their sake, but for hers.Navolina shared, "Forgiving my parents, myself, and God for my various life situations has given me the freedom and peace which I was yearning for."

The Impact of Forgiveness


Forgiving her parents and stepmother had a profound impact on Navolina's life. It led to emotional healing, freedom from the victim identity, and even physical healing from a medical condition she had been suffering from. The act of forgiveness opened up a sense of peace, health, and wholeness in her life. Navolina's story is a powerful example of how forgiveness can transform lives, even in the face of significant pain and adversity. It highlights that true forgiveness requires an open heart, a deep understanding of the other person's perspective, and the willingness to forgive oneself as well.


Note: readers can send their real story of forgiveness to mail id: ujjwal.sarkar@gmail.com for posting in my blog. 


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