For the last few years, I have held on to old wounds. I was hurt and did not know better for some time. A few months ago, I realized I needed to let them go. It was necessary to protect my mental health. As I let go of how I was hurt in the past, it became easier to make amends. I can accept and move on with my life by not holding hate. I refuse to harbor hard feelings against those who have thought nothing but good of me.

You can feel hurt about something in the past. This is especially true when you did not know that you were the victim. In such cases, you can feel hurt and ashamed about things. It can be hard to let go of what was. But if it is no longer serving you, let it go. Holding on to something useless is futile. Learn how to protect yourself instead of becoming a victim again. Discover new ways to let go of the past. Find humor in the good things that happened. Remember there were good moments even if there were bad times. Let the past be water under the bridge. Move on to protect your mental health.

It can be easier said than done for sure. But the reality is that sometimes you are going to cross your demons at one point or another. You are going to have to face them head on. It can seem uneasy to do something that seems impossible because of being hurt. Sometimes, it is knowing that others see you as the good person you are. That is what needs to be focused on. Let go of the things that once hurt you. Start to see the good things that bring you joy and bliss from the memories you once had. Focus on the joy instead of the hurt.

For me, I had to realize that there were many other aspects of myself to focus on. I shouldn’t only concentrate on the things that hurt me or what I was led to believe. I had to focus on making memories while I have the opportunity. I chose not to live a life of hurt. There were so many things I needed to view positively. I had to stop pointing out all the negative aspects of my life. While there are things that are challenging, I saw that they had time for their own thinking. I had to move on with my life, accepting them. I needed to continue living my life in a positive mindset. I chose not to hold onto grudges or hate for reasons that are no longer serving me.

Granted, it can be hard to let go of what once hurt us. Still, we have to learn to move on. We must put the past behind us. It does not serve any good by holding onto what is making us feel down and out. It is remembering the good times that we had and not holding on to those moments that hurt us. There is so much in life to appreciate. Looking at life positively brings more joy than dwelling in negativity.