Jane Bond Counselling

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The not knowing can feel pretty horrible sometimes and sometimes when I’m anxious about something I remind myself, one step at a time. One foot in front of the other. And before you know it, you’re where you need to be. 💛

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13/10/2025

What are your thoughts about forgiveness? After many conversations with clients and others, it is clear some people choose forgiveness going forwards whilst others hold onto anger, wanting retribution at any cost.
Recently, there was an example of forgiveness being chosen in the carefully documented “mushroom” case.
Out of two couples, there was only one survivor after being poisoned.
The comment made by the survivor was that he forgave the accused murderer, whilst declaring the need for responsibility to be shown in fulfilling appropriate consequences.
This case shows us the difference between choosing forgiveness whilst letting consequences be met and laid out by appropriate authorities.
If we become the judge, we continue to hold onto anger, the desire for retribution, and more.
If we forgive, whilst leaving the appropriate consequences to those responsible, we are more likely to find peace. We can choose to let go of being judge and in turn you will find the negative feelings that accompany such a stance, gradually dissipate into a healthier state of wellbeing.
Is it worth hanging onto anger and desire for retribution at any cost?