I agree with the both of you. The funny thing is that I find it MUCH harder to forgive myself than forgive others. A tough road to travel, but worth it.
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Constantly praying this : "God, help me deal with my %@#+ed up self." Sober since 7-19-19
I find that I am a lot happier, healthier and better at maintaining a positive attitude towards sobriety when I avoid the dark place of self-recrimination. When I'm not forgiving of myself I feel unworthy of a content peaceful life. I feel like I shouldn't have the good things that I'm striving to get sober for.
I really struggled with this my first year ... After bringing this up with my sponsor, he asked me if I had gotten to the point of asking forgiveness from God? ... you know? like in do'n the steps? ... I said yes ... he said if I felt God forgave me, then what makes me think that I cannot forgive myself??? ... what makes me better than God??? ...
His point was made ... and from then on, I saw things differently ...
Pappy
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
