When making any decision, I always try to choose the option that is going to have the best outcome for both parties. I try to be honest, compassionate, and have courage that I am doing the right thing when making decisions. The courage part if most defiantly true in this case.
When making this certain decision, I had to ask myself ,"Was what she did for me really the best thing?" After asking myself this, I had to sit down with her and gather all the facts. I have heard many different stories from different family members, but I have never sat down with her face-to-face to speak about this issue. She gave me all the details of her life at that time, even ones that I didn't really care to hear about. However, these details would make my decision a little bit easier. After learning all the facts, I had to ask myself another question, "Is it gonna to be in my best interest for me to forgive her, and how will it make her feel if I don't?" Finally, after long thought, I had made my decision. I decided to forgive her. I went to her and let her know that I forgave her and understood why she did what she did. We are now trying to rebuild our relationship. It is a little bit rocky at times, but no one said it would be easier.
In conclusion, ethical dilemmas are never easy to make a decision. In my case, with the help of gather all the information and my religious beliefs, the decision was a little bit easier to make. Now, it makes me feel better knowing that I was able to forgive and it makes my mother feel better that she was forgiven.
Work Cited
Behrens, Laurence, and Leonard J. Rosen. Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum. 13th ed., Pearson, 2016.
I really like that you said you try to be honest, and compassionate. That shows that you care for people. Making hard choices are apart of life's hurdles. Trying to fix your relationship with her is admirable, and I hope that it continues to go well for you both. Forgiveness is a process, that involves serious commitment, and continual effort. Anyone who can make such an effort, in my book is a very strong willed individual. People who can let go of any resentment bitterness, and anger end up better in the long run. Even from a health perspective, it’s better to let go of any lingering resentment. It reduces depression, lowers anxiety, and helps keep blood pressure low.
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