IF THERE WAS A SECOND CHANCE, I WOULD FORGIVE: HIVE WOMEN COMMUNITY COMPETITION #265

ika01 in Ladies of Hive • 3 days ago

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Hello, ladies of the community 👋 This is my third post in the community.

In the 265th round of the LADIES OF HIVE contest, hosted by the community and judged by judges and questioner @saffisara, I chose the first theme, which was second chances.

I believe that every human being, especially women, has life experiences that lead us to imagine what a second chance would be like if given. Whether it's a happy or sad experience.

So, would I have the desire to do something if a second chance were possible?

The answer is yes. First, I had a bitter experience that left me quite hurt and disappointed. The disappointment and pain were because the perpetrator wasn't someone far away, but a close friend.

Second, if there were a second chance, I would want to forgive the mistake my friend made. A mistake that almost cost me my marriage to my husband. I couldn't forgive her then, but these past few months, I've been wishing I could turn back time and get a second chance. I would forgive my friend.

My friend did feel guilty and admitted it. She sent me several letters apologizing in person, but I didn't respond until we parted ways because she moved to another city.

It hurts to think about those events. When I didn't give my friend a second chance, when I didn't respond to her apology letters, and when I learned of her death. After all, she was my friend. A friend from childhood until she graduated from college. A friend who helped me immensely.

Even though her mistake almost ruined my happy day, I realized that holding onto hatred and resentment is not good. And sadly, my friend is no longer here, having passed away from an illness in early 2025. I want to live without the burden of hatred. So, to ease my anxiety, I always make time to visit my friend's grave and pray for her.

This incident taught me the good values I've always taught her about apologizing and forgiving. I don't want my children to grow up holding hatred and resentment. This world is already filled with too much hatred and resentment; I want to fill it with the values of love and compassion.

To my dear friend far away, I love you and miss you.

#writing #ladiesofhive #contest #reflections #ocd #archon #hive #ecency

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noemilunastorta 2 days ago

So sorry to hear about your friend death sometimes forgiving it's hard, don't blame your self 💖

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ika01 2 days ago

Thank you so much for the motivation, my friend. That's the reality. 🥰

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ika01 2 days ago

Thanks very much 💙

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kerrislravenhill 3 hours ago

That is tragic. It is so human nature for our conscience to cling and focus onto the transgression forgetting to remember all the beautiful memories that you both together built the friendship. Visiting her resting place is a good start. Don't let resentment slowly destroy your soul. I think your friend may understand that blaming yourself is a fruitless endeavor will only further embitter us. In my she would return to whisper, "I accept your apology @ika01, better late than never'

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ika01 2 hours ago

Yes, I think visiting his grave was the first step in healing my heart. I've also forgiven him and want to live in peace. Honestly, I still have our memorable photos.

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