Forgiveness Novels & Stories

"They showed us that forgiveness is possible. That friendship can be rekindled, even after so long. And that our pride isn't worth losing what's truly important." "That's why I am here, Eduardo. I want to let go of the anger. I want to forgive you for... for being better than me, for winning. And I want to ask for your forgiveness. For all the pain I caused, for the hatred I carried, for destroying our friendship," sabi ni Theodoro, ang luha ay nagsimulang mamuo sa kanyang mga mata.

Kanina pa pala ako nakatingin sa mukha ni father Ziel. "I'm sorry." Paumanhin ko pa. Father Ziel offer his hands to me. "Dont worry, Sharina, you're forgiven already. God is forgiveness, so, in order to forgive yourself, you must also forgive others...even it is hard." Sa mga sandaling iyon ay kusang tumulo ang luha ko. "Am i worth forgiving?"

"Galit? Mababang uri ng term iyon. Hindi lang galit ang nararamdaman ko sa Papa ko, matinding galit, poot. Pero kahit ganoon, i can't hate my father forever. He's my father afterall." Napakunot-noo siya. "You're stupid. Ginagamit ka na ng Papa mo still you can't hate him?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya Tumango ito. "Yeah, i can't hate my father. O kahit sino pa man, hindi natin maaring kagalitan habang buhay. Forgiveness, Jayden. Forgiveness is the answer for a healthy life." Hindi na niya sinalungat ito. May point ito, ngunit kung sakanya siguro

She influences me to do it. Forgiveness doesn't mean you excuse the crime. It just means you're no longer willing to be the victim. Then Juan Carlos knows forgiveness is the sweetest revenge. Yun lang ang ibig sabihin ng, kapag binato ka ng bato, batuhin mo ng tinapay. Forgive. Forgive at forget just like a kid. Di na minsan maalala nila kung bakit ba sila umiyak noong nakaraan na linggo.

“But I could have—” “What? Forgiven him? Binura ang ilang taong sakit na nararamdaman mo dahil lang may sakit siya? That’s not how it works, Vanessa. Forgiveness takes time. Healing takes time. Hindi ka pa ready na makita siya. Hindi mo kasalanan iyon. Kasalanan niya iyon. Dapat noon pa siya nag-reach out. Dapat mas sinubukan niya. Dapat naging tatay siya sa paraang deserve mo.”

“But I could have—” “What? Forgiven him? Binura ang ilang taong sakit na nararamdaman mo dahil lang may sakit siya? That’s not how it works, Vanessa. Forgiveness takes time. Healing takes time. Hindi ka pa ready na makita siya. Hindi mo kasalanan iyon. Kasalanan niya iyon. Dapat noon pa siya nag-reach out. Dapat mas sinubukan niya. Dapat naging tatay siya sa paraang deserve mo.”

Gustong-gusto na niyang makasama ang kapatid, after all, she's still a part of her life, a family. Yet, deep down, Marisse knew that forgiveness was a process. It couldn't be forced or rushed. It required time, healing, and genuine efforts to rebuild trust. She understood that her refusal to listen to Vanessa's apology was a reflection of her own need for self-preservation, an acknowledgment of the boundaries she needed to set. As Marisse continued to navigate her personal journey, she found solace in the support of her loved ones and the strength she discovered within herself. She realized that forgiveness, if it were to come,

Patawarin mo ako anak naging makasarili ako. "Mom, I get why you're angry with Dad," he went on, barely above a whisper. "But holding onto that anger only hurts us more. Forgiveness isn't just for Dad – it's for all of us. Can you find it in your heart to forgive him, even if it's just for me, Mom?" His plea broke through the walls I had built around my heart, stirring a whirlwind of conflicting emotions inside me. For so long, I had let bitterness and resentment consume me, unaware of the pain it caused my son.

Sister Mabel and God re-opened my heart and let me fully understand the true meaning of love in a deep manner. Love is when you have a wrinkled face and you still look at yourself with admiration. It's where we are still proud of our body type, whatever it is. Ang pagmamahal ay kapag kulang ang ngipin mo at nagawa mong matamis na ngumiti dahil kahit na may kulang sa 'yo ay alam mong mamahalin ka pa rin nila. And letting go of all of the bitterness and grudges that were brought by my painful past. Forgiveness on Shane's part is hard and challenging because it affected my whole being— but I decided to let go of the burden that got stuck so it'll lighten my heart

But my heart is full of happiness, dahil kasama ko ang anak ko at ang lalaking mahal ko. Hindi ako sigurado sa maraming bagay, pero isa lang ang alam ko, mahal ko si Juancho. And love is about choosing to see the good in someone, even when they make mistakes. Love and forgiveness help us heal. When we forgive, we open the door to a better future. At iyon lang ang tanging gusto ko, ang masayang hinaharap para sa anak namin. "Ayaw mo pa bang sundan si Hale?"