Forgive Your Parents

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I had my worst emotional outburst in front of my parents.

We were arguing over trivial matters. It’s hard to recall why we were so worked up. The details are insignificant.

It would be a lie to say I wasn’t at fault. I am ashamed of the way I acted in front of my parents. I should’ve exercised more emotional control.

That night, I was afraid I destroyed the trust and love between me and my parents. I was oh so afraid.

But they didn’t hold anything against me. They moved forward with me.

I forgave my parents. And they forgave me. They still love me. They always will.

Now, my parents and I have a bond stronger than ever before. I will always be grateful for who they are—loving, supportive, kind parents.

And I will never forget my hardest realization…

My Hardest Realization

…was the fact that my parents have flaws.

It’s pretty silly how long it took me to realize this.

Growing up, I always looked up to my parents as these ideal, role-model humans. They were perfect in my eyes—almost like gods in a human form.

Now older, I can see my parents for who they are. They can be just as stubborn, mistaken, and even downright unreasonable as I am.
They are not perfect. They are human.

Maybe to me, their flaws are significant, but to my siblings, not so much. Maybe they won’t be able to overcome said flaws.

I am learning to accept my parents for who they are and love them regardless.

Beyond my parents, I am learning to do the same for my siblings, relatives, friends, and lover.

And I am choosing to forgive my parents.

Why you should forgive your parents

Forgive your parents.

Forgive them for the times they have mistreated you.

Forgive them for what they have done and what they have failed to do.

They are human as well. They can make mistakes.

Be grateful for them.

3 New Realizations to Make You Smile :)

1. If my parents were exactly how I wanted them to be, I would not be the same person I am today.

2. Appreciating my parents’ better qualities is better than focusing on their flaws.

3. No matter how flawed my parents are, they ain’t all that bad. Someone else has it worse than me. My parents are great parents.

You may feel the same.

To 엄마 & 아빠: 고맙다 ❤️

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—Chris Son