  "Forgiveness is me giving up my right to hurt you for hurting me. "&nbsp; Author&nbsp; Unknown &nbsp; Dear Dad, &nbsp; The above quote speaks volumes.&nbsp; I didn’t think I could ever forgive you for what happened in my past, but something in me has changed since the “email” I sent, and then the card/letter I sent to you and also a 2 day trip I went on a few weeks ago.
That trip was a turning point for me. I learned a huge lesson that I never expected to. &nbsp; I learned and I felt and I agreed that I can’t hold you accountable for my past anymore.&nbsp; I have finally come to terms with myself, you and my past and I am FINALLY ready to let it go peacefully.
No strings attached. But, I don’t want to let you go. I know that I said in my previous letter to you that I wanted to bury the past and you also, but I didn’t feel or know what I do now. I was so hurt and mad by you. However, I have finally realized that I can’t punish you for it forever. Things happen. &nbsp; Actually I think what happened between us recently happened for a reason.
(well for me anyway) and this is the end result for me.&nbsp; I understand if you can’t ever forgive me. Heck, it has taken me 22 years to get to this point.&nbsp; If you do decide to forgive me some day, maybe we can just start over as friends . - ? &nbsp; &nbsp; Love, Dawn&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
