Finding Healing Through Faith and Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not something that happens overnight. It is a slow, life-changing process that often needs to be returned to again and again.
One strong example of this comes from a social worker who spoke openly about her long journey towards forgiveness, especially when it came to her relationship with her father.
In a story shared by the National Association of Christian Social Workers, she describes a very difficult childhood. Her father was often absent, and she experienced serious trauma, including abuse, bullying, and harming herself. These experiences left her feeling broken, worthless, and deeply hurt.
As she got older, she realised she could not keep carrying this pain. If she wanted to heal and understand who she really was, she had to face her past and learn to forgive — not for her father’s sake, but for her own.
She began by going to therapy and writing down her thoughts and feelings. She carefully named the wrongs done to her and allowed herself to feel the pain they caused. She filled pages with words, drawings, and poems that expressed the hurt she had been carrying since childhood.
Over time, she came to understand that forgiveness is not a one-off act. It is a way of thinking and living that needs daily effort. Her faith gave her strength, helping her see that she was loved by God and that her life had value. This belief slowly helped her begin to forgive her father — a process that was painful, but also freeing.
She made it clear that forgiveness does not mean trusting someone who has caused harm. Instead, it means letting go of the anger and bitterness that can take over your life. Even now, she revisits forgiveness each day, asking God for help and leaning on her faith.
Her story shows that forgiveness can change a life. It can help people heal, find peace, and move forward without being weighed down by anger and resentment. It also shows how faith and professional support can play an important role in this journey.
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