Forgiveness at One Year Public

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for not yet having justice.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for not fighting louder.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for allowing myself to be forgotten.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for not being able to save their daughter, parent, friend.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for not outliving the choices of others.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for being forever changed.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for having ever held shame or fault in my heart.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for feeling exhausted and as though justice does not exist.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for expecting more than I’ve been given.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for being overwhelmed by fear.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for learning to hold resentment toward my disabilities.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for having had hope and for having it dissolve.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith. forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for incurring radical medical debt.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for becoming a dependent.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for spending years in mourning.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for needing more.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for feeling aloud in a world that does not wish to hear my voice.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for being brain injured.

I, Chantelle Dashner-Griffith, forgive myself absolutely and lovingly for being a survivor.