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"Forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us"

One thing many people don't know about me, is that kindergarten through fourth grade I went to a private Lutheran school. Even during summer, my brother and I would go to bible camp. I truly believe that was a crucial part of my life, and I'm happy I got the chance to accept God into my life so early. I don't find myself to be a religious person by all means, but I have my faith.  I couldn't tell you how many times in class we would talk about forgiveness, but I also remember how silly I used to think it was that we had to be reminded to forgive those and even our selves. I even learned about forgiveness, was told about forgiveness in therapy many, many times. That really got tested on me come what happened to me during middle school (like I talked about in my first post). I was unbelievably angry that that was done to me, especially by a friend, as I am sure anybody else would be. It took me years to forgive that  friend,  and I really do...