How to Heal From Past Trauma, and Find Forgiveness

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  • Excerpt from This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #495 | Trauma Expert Tim Fletcher
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  • @lanceallenmcginnis1105
    @lanceallenmcginnis1105 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +126

    9 years ago my wife left, divorced and married another man. 4 kids. I’ve never been right since. I was a generally a content healthy bio, social, spiritual, relational person. Now, I despise people genuinely asking me how I am doing. I’m not doing well and I haven’t been doing well for 10 years. Complex trauma is for real. I feel like the women in the bible with the issue of the blood. The harder I try to heal and the more I spend, the worse it gets. Please help me heal Jesus.

    • @holyshit5274
      @holyshit5274 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      First its okay to feel that way. Have u been in therapy?

    • @richardbanks9519
      @richardbanks9519 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      Forgive yourself for the suffering you have endured so far, forgive your ex for the decisions she made that effected you in a negative way and look for all the beauty in your life and keep working towards what will help your life.

    • @SuperFacecloth
      @SuperFacecloth 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      I'm sorry brother. You are not alone.

    • @alelectric2767
      @alelectric2767 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

      Same here. It took 10 years it find myself again. I’m glad she’s gone now. Been missing the life I wanted to live.

    • @derekmaestas8949
      @derekmaestas8949 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      I feel that. Almost like I’m just a constant state of angry and not give a shit. I just don’t care about anything anymore. 4 years now.

  • @mas7241
    @mas7241 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    This guest is a genius. This has to be taught in schools.

  • @dragonrider9051
    @dragonrider9051 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

    Helping others and working a homestead taking care of goats, chickens, pigs. Moved to the mountains to escape the city.

    • @robbobsjobs8456
      @robbobsjobs8456 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      My homestead is here

    • @user-xr1vd4pl7w
      @user-xr1vd4pl7w หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @dragonrider9051 @eobbobsjobs8455 well done to you both, and your magnificent beards

  • @JussFooty
    @JussFooty หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Ever since this came out, I listen to it almost twice a day.

    • @totojeens394
      @totojeens394 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That makes so much sense.

  • @sarahfaith6531
    @sarahfaith6531 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

    Prayer was the best therapist I ever found. I had complex ptsd and made it to the other side 100% because of God

    • @javierfranco07
      @javierfranco07 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amen

    • @Khoros-Mythos
      @Khoros-Mythos 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      "Complex" PTSD does not exist, it is not a disorder in the DSM and was explicitly created as a term for people who *do* *not* have PTSD but want to. In order to "have" "complex" PTSD you literally have to *rule* *out* actual PTSD.

    • @pineappleflow2876
      @pineappleflow2876 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Khoros-Mythos What on earth are you yapping about? Why would anyone "want to" have ptsd? Cptsd and ptsd can co-exist, they are just labels. The DSM is just a book written by people, just because some diagnosis isn't there doesn't mean it isn't real. How old are you dude?

  • @BTCBlumberg
    @BTCBlumberg หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    "well that person is a politician" 😭😭

    • @dejax9
      @dejax9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I dont think some people realize the double joke he made there 😂

    • @gblack_69
      @gblack_69 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dejax9 I had to look at the comments before i said anything haha'

  • @aboogie24
    @aboogie24 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Omg! Tim Fletcher! His videos have helped me so much.

  • @masamordior
    @masamordior 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Surrendering my life to God, Complete sobriety, and practicing Celibacy & therapy saved my life. I had to turn my back on life as I knew it and walk a whole new path. I allowed Christ to do a New Thing in my life. It was the best decision I have ever made.

  • @Lemoncare
    @Lemoncare หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I love, ❤️ Tim Fletcher. I took his program in 2021. If you want to find a sophisticated, and loving experience, a safe place, take his courses. There is support, after you finish ! It’s amazing. Thank you Tim, for helping me.

    • @Treebranch_
      @Treebranch_ หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. I didn’t think to look to see if he had any offerings. Definitely interested

    • @catw5294
      @catw5294 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Do you mean on-line programs or on-site?

    • @Lemoncare
      @Lemoncare 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@catw5294 there is both !

    • @Lemoncare
      @Lemoncare 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@catw5294 hello he offers both.
      I took lift that was online.

  • @Michelle.A79
    @Michelle.A79 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I think we all have the inner child inside of us.

    • @jorgovan-ni9kz
      @jorgovan-ni9kz หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably

    • @RenegadeOfLight
      @RenegadeOfLight หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep!! And even that lil fucker needs help ❤

    • @Tedtt655
      @Tedtt655 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      PAUSE 😂

    • @jaymysterio4197
      @jaymysterio4197 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      True. Some people have a very wounded one, others have a relatively nurtured one, some have an extremely fragmented one, to name a few

    • @paulofurtado4925
      @paulofurtado4925 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@jaymysterio4197 mine is messed up

  • @davidlanier2290
    @davidlanier2290 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Recovering from cptsd.
    Now teach dramatic arts therapy - hits all 5 areas required for healing and growth -
    Agree to heal we must treat the whole person.

  • @KennethRobinson-rf9wj
    @KennethRobinson-rf9wj หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Your videos are seriously cool, keep 'em coming!

  • @dallasbarnett26
    @dallasbarnett26 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    My mom passed in 2018 from Lupus and a CVA. I can accept what happened knowing she's free from pain, but I'll still hurt everyday.

    • @yourdaddy9622
      @yourdaddy9622 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That shows me, a total stranger, what a great Mother she was. You just told a billion people about her on youtube. Imagine telling her childhood self, that THAT many people would know about her. Wild right? But it’s true. I’m sorry for your loss. I love my mom, and I know you do.

    • @exclusivefresh
      @exclusivefresh หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That fucking sucks man. I can’t imagine. One day I’ll have to deal with losing my parents too, it’s scary. Let me know how your healing goes, praying for you

  • @patrickharrison4763
    @patrickharrison4763 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is great, thanks for giving him a platform. I've been in C-PTSD treatment for 12 years and everything he said rings true. Pete Walkers book "From Surviving to Thriving" is a great reference as well.

  • @michaelk622
    @michaelk622 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Tim Fletcher is great! I’ve worked my ass off for 6 years on CPTSD, trying everything and finally have more or less healed…it’s really difficult but so worth it!

    • @mattng4707
      @mattng4707 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How

    • @TrustInTheUniverse
      @TrustInTheUniverse 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@mattng4707 Check out the book "Complex PTSD Surviving to Thriving by Peter Walker"
      Its a great resource for trauma

    • @valeriequinn9982
      @valeriequinn9982 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Try reading “from surviving to thriving”. There is a workbook too. Good stuff

  • @crashmoar290
    @crashmoar290 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This guy nails it. I’m glad Theo had him on

  • @SuperFacecloth
    @SuperFacecloth 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for having him on. He is a profound teacher. Kudos to you both.

  • @krissijo5538
    @krissijo5538 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I feel Theo. I know exactly how he feels. I have complex PTSD & it has literally worn my ass out and on SO many levels! It's one busy ass disorder. Have your ass sitting up there in a Texas sized tired.

  • @RippinPacks4you
    @RippinPacks4you หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Have a great day anyone who reads this 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

    • @pvillelde
      @pvillelde หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same to you!

    • @yourdaddy9622
      @yourdaddy9622 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll rip a pack to that! Thanks brother!

    • @RippinPacks4you
      @RippinPacks4you หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Solitary-Birds ty

    • @RippinPacks4you
      @RippinPacks4you หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@pvillelde ty

    • @whhhhhhhhh
      @whhhhhhhhh หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks you too!!

  • @victorialiarakos8593
    @victorialiarakos8593 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am so thankful for this man!! Thank you Mr. Fletcher and than you Theo for having him on your show

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarl 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's a reminder that rebuilding trust in relationships can lay a strong foundation for long-term healing and growth 💖.

  • @amongstthepigeons1020
    @amongstthepigeons1020 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've been working with hypnotists for years doing exactly this. I am so much better. Now I am working on my relationships directly. Forgiveness and grief have been the stuck points. This has been an incredibly rewarding process.

  • @iSkulk
    @iSkulk 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was an enormously positive episode that I could see being life changing for a great number of people. Y'all covered some stuff that took me a decade to gather from all over and piece together for myself.

  • @user-by5dm1bh2i
    @user-by5dm1bh2i หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great discussion, Theo

  • @crucifire9224
    @crucifire9224 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Tim is the man

  • @jojo-je2qz
    @jojo-je2qz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really loved this guys. Thank u❤

  • @XZ858XZ
    @XZ858XZ หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LOVE TIM FLETCHER !! Omg so unexpected to see him as a guest here ❤

  • @SteveWSVG
    @SteveWSVG หลายเดือนก่อน

    my fav part is the paper he had which clearly shows he works harder for everything then many think

  • @alexbates9127
    @alexbates9127 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Two of my favourite people ❤

  • @brandonnabhan3366
    @brandonnabhan3366 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Theo

  • @stacytw79
    @stacytw79 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    TY TIM- SO IMPORTANT @ 9:45 ish in - Theo asked about “Forgiveness” and one key thing you said IS ABOUT THE BRAIN!!
    When doing all the therapeutic work w/ Trauma Therapy- the further you get into it, the Limbic system in our brains will not react the same way as before- the wounds/triggers won’t be there as they were BEFORE.
    So many people don’t know about ALL THE BRAIN STUFF- THE NEURO SCIENCE- IN TRAUMA AND TRAUMA WORK/THERAPY.
    And you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to learn this stuff guys, you can learn it! And really, you HAVE to &/or be open & willing to learn about it for Complex Trauma and any therapeutic work for it.
    ❤️❤️

  • @dustinbennett9065
    @dustinbennett9065 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The How old do I feel part got me good

  • @jessbarry856
    @jessbarry856 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is really fucking spectacular! Worded so perfectly, so relevant, thank you.

  • @smolove3336
    @smolove3336 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤ thank you so much for speaking about this

    • @jorgovan-ni9kz
      @jorgovan-ni9kz หลายเดือนก่อน

      You look good girl, got IG?

    • @stacytw79
      @stacytw79 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just ran across your comment and Girl!! You look a lot like Carrie Underwood!

  • @LukeParham
    @LukeParham หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is the most insane crossover I did not see coming.

    • @stacytw79
      @stacytw79 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You must not know much about Theo then.

  • @wombatburrito5896
    @wombatburrito5896 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I had a very traumatic child hood and early years followed by more trauma and rough years self medicated with drugs and alcohol since the age of 12 . Finally spent 90 days inpatient and got some help in my 30’s remd therapy helped me but I fell off the wagon again a ways after my only daughter punched her own ticket. and am now going through a nasty divorce 3 sons … I am now back in therapy in my early 40’s . Cptsd sucks and requires constant upkeep to not fall back into old patterns.

    • @omarelizalde329
      @omarelizalde329 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I pray for you to have strength and courage to continue on the path. It’s not an easy road but not an impossible one.

  • @KaylaMarie-kv2nf
    @KaylaMarie-kv2nf หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    1:27 Theo utilizing his imaginary footstool

    • @K.O.I_WORK
      @K.O.I_WORK หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for pointing that out! 😂

  • @sparksnipesttv8891
    @sparksnipesttv8891 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love theo big fan since the early days with joey diaz

  • @Thoughtworld1984
    @Thoughtworld1984 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I don't believe i can ever be healthy enough for a romantic relationship. Just getting to the end of my life, without killing myself, will do.

  • @houmandehdashtidmd9078
    @houmandehdashtidmd9078 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What’s with the deer in a headlight look with Theo ?

  • @Breakpattern
    @Breakpattern วันที่ผ่านมา

    That person is a politician 😊

  • @TheSagemeister
    @TheSagemeister 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Theo, you should get Professor Sam Vaknin on the show!!!!

  • @jaspergabriels8933
    @jaspergabriels8933 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    for years i trying to find help but nothing seems to work and i hate all those therapists they all are shit

  • @davidpeery5061
    @davidpeery5061 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just got out of rehab I was on meth 40 days straight u DETOX first 2 or 3 days then u go see therapists and counselors to get to root of issue

  • @MommaKnowsBestest
    @MommaKnowsBestest 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We do demonstrate summoning only.

  • @justinlee2642
    @justinlee2642 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well that person is a politician 😂😂😂

  • @KlarityMusicGroup
    @KlarityMusicGroup หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @mikehicks304
    @mikehicks304 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    God is great

  • @FloridaManConstruction
    @FloridaManConstruction หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    For me, cats are the answer for unlimited love. Good luck y’all.
    ❤️🌴🐈🐈🐈🌴🏴‍☠️

    • @justinlee2642
      @justinlee2642 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cats are evil 😂

    • @marciestoddard730
      @marciestoddard730 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey im with ya on that one. Limitless love forever!

    • @paulofurtado4925
      @paulofurtado4925 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe you giving, cant imagine any receiving.

  • @ladyshorty6989
    @ladyshorty6989 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to know or be aware of the triggers of the trauma that you aren't aware of?

    • @danbrown9
      @danbrown9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Say for example a particular song comes on, a song that makes you feel real uncomfortable and you have to turn it off every time because of the feeling it gives you but you don’t know why - That kind of thing, trauma behind that could be something like you were abused as a child and that song was playing in the background - That song is the trigger for the trauma you didn’t realise matched with it - That’s my understanding of it anyway

    • @ladyshorty6989
      @ladyshorty6989 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ty ❤​@@danbrown9

    • @RandyJanee
      @RandyJanee หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      For me, it’s when I can tell that I’m having a “fight, flight, or freeze” response to something. When I get triggered, I notice that I’ll get physically tense, I can’t complete tasks that need to get done because I’m mentally stuck in whatever moment in the past I’m brought back to from that trigger, I can become extremely reserved, and sometimes I’ll have mental dialogues or imaginary conversations going on in my head where I’m raging over trying to defend myself to someone who caused a certain part of severe trauma for me. That’s at least what it’s like for me, personally.

    • @spa9920
      @spa9920 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@RandyJaneewow it’s like you described exactly what happens in my head when I’m emotion triggered

    • @danbrown9
      @danbrown9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RandyJanee Feel you on that as well, at least being able to acknowledge that is a good foundation to have, and then trying to work through it albeit not easy, definitely worth it. “We’ve all got our own Vietnam”

  • @MrKonstitios
    @MrKonstitios 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    We all have different personalities living inside of us? Don't know about that.

  • @bernadette573
    @bernadette573 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What if your inner child likes to break windows?

    • @stacytw79
      @stacytw79 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, they need some therapy.

    • @bernadette573
      @bernadette573 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stacytw79 I thought I was shadow banned. You actually saw my comment?

  • @ricardomilos590
    @ricardomilos590 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What does he mean by a trigger though? I can see how logically it fits in, but not picture anything practical?

    • @connorm1817
      @connorm1817 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Generally, any (bigger than normal) emotional or physical response that you have to a situation. Sometimes it makes sense (someone says something that reminds you of something bad that happened to you), but sometimes it doesn’t make as much sense why we get triggered. It’s really important people understand that what “triggered” really is - is a physiological response in the nervous system that activates us to that “fight/flight/freeze” state.

  • @becksarmstrong8264
    @becksarmstrong8264 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    locate the trauma with the Theta brainwave, Theta Healing x

  • @D87943
    @D87943 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My father would mentally abuse me as a child cause I was in special Ed from 6-12 grade.

  • @wacksparrow88
    @wacksparrow88 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i go to therapy so the therapy becomes better. i see a shrink, not a therapist because a therapist is not there to cure, they are support

    • @dylanhensley2867
      @dylanhensley2867 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Insinuating that a psych is there to cure is hilarious. Figure out a way to remove yourself from big pharma brother, and you’ll find health is finally possible with that therapists.

    • @wacksparrow88
      @wacksparrow88 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Braindead psy

    • @marciestoddard730
      @marciestoddard730 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can 2nd that. None of them can heal ya bro but youd be better on relying on doctors to numb the issues.

  • @dessiemalone8315
    @dessiemalone8315 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A G A Y😂😂😂

  • @philipholding
    @philipholding 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    'Bio- psycho-social-spiritual'. Well! That about covers it.

  • @YearleyDrummer93
    @YearleyDrummer93 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A gay he said

  • @SuperJAMSYBOI
    @SuperJAMSYBOI หลายเดือนก่อน

    A high dose of CBD works wonders

    • @ryanwood8341
      @ryanwood8341 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What has your experience with CBD been like?

    • @SuperJAMSYBOI
      @SuperJAMSYBOI 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ryanwood8341 Very good. It calms the mind down and regulates the nervous system

    • @ryanwood8341
      @ryanwood8341 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@SuperJAMSYBOI cool I'm gonna try some, thanks

  • @Cherryberrycreampuff
    @Cherryberrycreampuff 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Teal swan is a trauma expert let's get her on the podcast

    • @stacytw79
      @stacytw79 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Theo- NO.

  • @madreyad6573
    @madreyad6573 หลายเดือนก่อน

    tim ... compassionate inquiry is not a 'new' term. Gabor has been using that language for decades.

  • @samembury1676
    @samembury1676 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1st

  • @digitalsamurai42
    @digitalsamurai42 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Being healthy is too difficult.
    Life isn't sustainable.

  • @truescotsman4103
    @truescotsman4103 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    forgiveness is bullshit. hold that grudge till death. there are really no safe people. I'm 59 I've just let things happen and I've tried to connect. People are cold and closed off. I'm not saying other people are bad or sick I'm saying society isn't interested in being your friend. Expecting someone to be your friend is a waste of time. Expecting anything from another human is your main problem. If you can't have a real healthy relationship you can't have any relationship. Bottom line is, people don't want others for real reasons for love they want 'something' from the other person. Until you come across someone that just wants to be friends but doesn't want or expect anything from you then you have found yourself. Until then you're alone in the world. Our parents are supposed to model this healthy balanced relationship but who can say their parents were healthy and balanced? What you think you should expect of others you should expect of yourself and that will come to you. You can let trauma destroy you or you can let it keep you safe. You eliminate toxic people from your circle. Most of all you toughen up so nothing can hurt you emotionally. It's really easy. Nobody can touch you if they're not inside your heart. Keep your heart safe from those toxic people. Be strong because you will never be able to count on others to keep you safe.

    • @AndrewTannerMusic
      @AndrewTannerMusic 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, and building walls to protect yourself from the bad people is the very thing that keeps the good ones out! Clear indicator that someone is emotionally damaged. I see it in the dating world all the time...people afraid to connect becuase it requires VULNERABILITY. We can't be vulnerable and authentic if we're too scared to open up...and if we're too scared to open up, there's no possibility of relationships with others. We end up self-sabotaging when things get too intimate.
      You are isolating and shutting down. That's a trauma response. You gotta work through that dude! There are some really great people out there! But you'll never know them if you're closed off to them.
      Also, forgiveness is'nt for the people that hurt you. No, no, no! Forgiveness is for YOU. You forgive the person/people that hurt you because it is good for YOU, not them. They don't even have to know that you've forgiven them. Forgiveness is meant for us to get rid of OUR anger, bitterness, and resentment for the perpetrator who hurt us. Forgiving them does'nt mean that what they did was "ok". It definitely was'nt.
      If we don't forgive what was done to us, we will never heal.

    • @truescotsman4103
      @truescotsman4103 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AndrewTannerMusic I"ve never seen a person that traumatized me change. I leave them behind in life. Not my problem. I don't need to forgive them to forget them and move on. I don't need to follow someone else's advice to recover from being traumatized. If you're emotionally damaged then what can you do about it? Forgiveness is bs. When people do things by volition they know they're hurting you but they do it anyway. You don't forgive that. I never forgive a person who has knowingly wronged me. If you make a mistake and you ask you're forgiven no questions asked. I'm civilized but I refuse to give forgiveness to scum that abuse others. I'm wide open to good people. I refuse to deal with toxic idiots. I'm none of the things you claim here. I'm a human being trying to navigate my way through a gauntlet of narcissists and I won't give an inch to these bastards. Forgiveness doesn't help me it makes me feel like I let them walk across my back and didn't stand up for myself. I don't think we're talking about the same people. I'm basically talking about my narcissistic parents that abused and tortured me my whole life and I survived to 59. They did what they did knowing full well the damage they were causing. I'm stronger than you can even imagine and I don't need weak idiots in my life. If real people come along I connect with them because I can see that they're not toxic. I don't have bitterness and resentment those are childish reactions. I have understanding and resolve. I have the power to defend myself against these people that try to take advantage of me. If you're an honest person I'm more than willing to be wide open. Vulnerability comes with life we all have to make ourselves accessible to people we care about but we can refuse to deal with scum and we can hold a grudge without hurting ourselves. I just don't forget and if you've wronged me I never will allow you into my life. I could give a fuck what you do with that and I'm moving on without any concerns. It's that easy. If you remind me of them I'll simply say fuck that person and move on. I don't need to ruminate about idiots I've left in my dust. I'm looking to the horizon for good people and that's all I see the rest of it is background noise. Recognizing the noise and avoiding it is the game.