Friendly Fire

Your loved ones are in pain. 

 

We don't always realize it when we hurt those we care for. Oftentimes, the harmful things we do are out of love. In fact, it's often the most caring things we do that cause the most pain. Sometimes, these things we do are misguided,or fear-driven. Or stupid. But we don't know any better, and so we continue on, hoping we're doing the right thing.

We're not.

We're causing pain. And there's a better way. Always. We may not like it, and it may not be easy. But there's a better way.

By no means does this make us bad people, and we should not feel guilty when we see that we were wrong. But should we be among the lucky few to understand their mistake, we absolutely must make amends, to the very best of our abilities.

Or that loved one will be gone, even as they stand beside you now.

And as for the loved ones that were harmed, we must bear no ill will, but rather forgiveness, and even  gratitude, as these acts were carried out with the intent to help, rather than to hurt. Help the one who hurts you.

Or they won't cause you anymore.

This is meant neither to antagonize, nor to absolve. Rather, it is meant to make you think. OUTSIDE of your comfort zone, and without any fog of bias clouding your clarity. Whoever you are, I do not judge you, I do not punish you, and I certainly do not accuse you.

I do, however, apologize.

And I also forgive you, should you feel you have wronged me.

Without wax,

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