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Forgiveness is a difficult thing to offer, especially if you’re forgiving your drug-addicted parent or parents. When you’re considering forgiveness for a drug-addicted parent, it’s important to understand that forgiving your parent (or parents) is about you, not them. Forgiving those who have hurt you will allow you to finally move on from the harmful emotions, negativity, and toxicity you have been harboring. We cannot begin to heal if we keep reopening a wound, and harboring anger towards your drug-addicted parent will only keep you in pain. It’s time to forgive them, for your sake.
At Banyan Treatment Centers, we know that many families of individuals who are finding sobriety have a tough time forgiving an addict. This is especially true with children and adult children of addicts. You feel wronged by your parent’s addiction or alcoholism, and chances are, their behavior when addicted has been difficult to deal with. Holding onto resentment for your drug-addicted parent will only hurt you in the long run.
Forgiveness is about letting go of the anger and negativity that you harbor towards your drug-addicted parent. Therapists at our drug and alcohol treatment center understand that forgiveness can be a tough path. Here are tips on how to forgive after addiction:
Forgiving your drug-addicted parent can help you heal from the challenges created by addiction. You can finally move forward and let go of the anger that has been holding you back.
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