Breaking Free from Resentment: My Journey to Finding Peace
“Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies.” ~Saint Augustine
For years, I was unknowingly poisoning myself in nearly every relationship—whether romantic, work-related, or friendships. It always followed the same pattern: I’d form a deep attachment, throw myself into the relationship, and give endlessly, hoping that if I gave enough, they’d appreciate and value me.
But instead, it felt like they just took and took, leaving me secretly seething with anger and frustration while I smiled on the outside.
I was doing all the running—couldn’t they see that? Couldn’t they see how hard I was trying? …