Imagine carrying the burden of a traumatic past, only for it to resurface in the most unexpected way. An anonymous woman shares her harrowing experience of being blamed for her abuser’s overdose and how his recent suicide confession has shaken her family to the core. Now, she’s left questioning whether forgiveness is even possible.
A Nightmarish Past
The Incident
A Life-Changing Night
Taking Action ⚖️
The Alibi
The Overdose and Blame
Moving Away
A Haunting Confession
The Letter and Video
Seeking Forgiveness
Family’s Reaction
The Struggle with Forgiveness
A Mother’s Plea
A Difficult Decision
A Haunting Past Returns ️
After years of silence, a woman’s life is turned upside down when her abuser’s suicide confession reveals the truth about her traumatic past. Her family, who once blamed her for the abuser’s overdose, now seeks forgiveness and a chance to reconnect. But can she truly forgive them? And is there even anything to forgive? Let’s see what people think of this heart-wrenching situation…
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No redemption for abuser, family/friends complicit in defending him.
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Block and seek therapy, demand they examine their own behavior
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A commenter suggests a drastic way to deal with abusers.
OP’s family failed to protect them, NTA for prioritizing their safety
Forgiveness is for yourself, not for others. NTA x100
Don’t forgive them yet. Let them know how much they hurt you.
Forgiveness is not owed to those who mistreated you
Moving on from family’s past mistakes, no need to reconcile
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Sue his estate, donate to rape crisis centers, no forgiveness.
Heartbreaking confession of abuse and betrayal with a final goodbye
Intense anger towards unsupportive family after abuser’s confession
Choose your own path, don’t let others dictate forgiveness.
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Supportive comment encourages forgiveness and self-care. NTA.
Taking control and setting boundaries.
NTA comment: Family’s betrayal worse than predator’s abuse
Empathetic comment suggests cutting off toxic family members.
Family’s lack of support led to finding a new support system
Protect your peace. Block them all and seek therapy
20 years later, abuser’s confession causes family turmoil
Family’s lack of support and selfishness. NTA.
Victim-blaming family gets what they deserve. NTA
Setting boundaries to protect family from toxic blame culture
Cutting off contact with kids is extreme, talk to husband first
Refusing to forgive an abuser even in death.
Setting boundaries with family after abuse confession.
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Forgiveness for abuser is not for victim, but abuser’s benefit
Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is important
Cutting off toxic family after abuse. No sympathy for abuser.
Empathetic comment encourages OP to prioritize their own well-being
Protecting yourself and your family online
Prioritizing your mental health and healing is important
Legal consequences for alibi giver? Community backlash discussed.
Cutting ties with toxic family is sometimes necessary
Empathetic comment supports OP’s decision to prioritize their well-being.
Family chose abuser over her, NTA. They should be ashamed.
A harsh comment with no replies.
Family therapy recommended for fallout after abuse confession
Passionate comment defends OP’s actions with colorful language
Block them and move on, they don’t deserve your forgiveness
Forgiveness is for your peace, not theirs. Cut contact.
NTA. Take control of your life and don’t forgive abusers.
Cutting off toxic people: NTA comment sparks agreement.
Block them all and have a lawyer write a cease and desist letter
Standing up to family who didn’t believe abuse. NTA
Cutting toxic people out of your life is self-care
Disturbing comment suggests revenge for rape in grave-themed movie
NTA! Cut off for 20 years, family only wants to feel better. Ghost or send a message with a restraining order threat. Sorry for your experience.
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Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary
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