The article explores Deborah's long-held grudge against a former Brownies peer, examining how unresolved feelings linger over time. Despite the incident being vague, the emotional impact remains vivid. Unlike her experiences with school bullies, this grievance from a supposed safe environment haunts her. Alongside feelings of resentment, Deborah confronts the challenge of forgiving someone unaware of her pain. She acknowledges that such grudges can subtly influence her mental state, even if they do not dominate her life now. Ultimately, Deborah illustrates how unresolved emotional conflicts can create lasting shadows in our lives.
"Grudges are deceptive little things. Once they take hold in the heart, they become the guest that doesn't know how to leave."
"I think it's difficult to get over a grudge if they don't know you have a grudge against them, or why."
"It's not eating away at me, like it did maybe the first 10 years. I'm pleasant to her... but there's always this little thing at the back of your mind."
Collection
[
|
...
]