Why am I sharing real forgiveness stories? We all need more… real stories in our lives… don’t you think? Let’s see if you can relate.
Do you feel like God is asking you to forgive something too big?
Like the pain is just too deep, the betrayal too personal, or the trauma too real?
I’ve been there.
For years, I lived in that mindset—believing forgiveness wasn’t just impossible, it was a crazy ask from the Lord.
But the scary truth is, the unforgiveness led to bitterness. Instead of protecting me… it was actually hurting me more than anyone else ever could.
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Real Forgiveness When Forgiveness Feels Impossible
Forgiveness is hard in the face of real trauma. Some of the things I’ve had to forgive:
- Rape
- Abuse
- Neglect
- Homelessness
- Rejection
- Betrayal
- Miscarriage
- Divorce
- Bankruptcy
These were traumas I never imagined would be part of my story. Can you relate?
I thought refusing to forgive made me stronger, protected me somehow.
But over time, I became someone I didn’t recognize—bitter, angry, jaded (much like the scoffer in Proverbs).
Get the Real Forgiveness Stories Mini-Series: When Forgiveness Feels Impossible! Share on X“Drive out a scoffer, and strife will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease.”
(Proverbs 22:10 ESV)
What Changed?
God, in His kindness, began showing me that forgiveness wasn’t about:
- Excusing the wrong…
- It wasn’t about forgetting.
- It wasn’t even about the other person.
Forgiveness was His gift to me.
A gift of freedom.
A gift of healing.
And the only way I’ve been able to walk in that kind of forgiveness is by clinging to Him, through the power of the Holy Spirit, one painful step at a time.
The Mini-Series: Real Forgiveness Stories
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing stories from my personal forgiveness journey.
💛 These are stories I’ve never shared on the blog or on social media.
💛 Stories that shaped the message behind my new book, Real Forgiveness: How Anyone Can Forgive Anything.
💛 And stories that, I pray, will bring hope and healing to your heart too.
Want to read the stories?
They’ll be shared exclusively through email.
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You’ll get 1–2 emails a week with real-life stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools to help you take the next step in your forgiveness journey.
When Forgiveness Feels Impossible
Where does this find you? Are you carrying something heavy, impossible to forgive? Know this:
You are not alone.
God sees you.
And there is real freedom on the other side of forgiveness.
I can’t wait to walk this journey with you.
In HIS love,
Tiffany of Hope Joy in Christ inspires Christian Women to grow in faith, live out Biblical Marriage Principles and raise Godly Children. Join the Wives Only Facebook Group here or keep up with her through Pinterest.
If this was helpful, you will love these resources:
- Forgiveness In Love Prayer Exercise
- Is Your Spiritual Dryness A Sign Of Unforgiveness?
- Complete Surrender to God Is Hard: How To Fully Let Go
