Forgiving Mom: Kendall Kee's Journey to Healing
I blamed you for everything, and I just felt so abandoned the moment you left. It's been years and I still feel that abandonment from you and I want to let that go. I want to let it go, and I forgive you, mom, I love you so much.
What happens when years of anger and blame are finally released? In this heart-wrenching episode of 'Recovering Meth', Kendall Kee kicks off season 2 by confronting a painful question posed by a friend: 'Has that 13-year-old boy fully forgiven your mother?' This simple yet profound question opened the floodgates for Kendall, who had unknowingly buried his feelings of abandonment and resentment deep within himself for nearly two decades.
Through candid storytelling, Kendall reveals how this moment of forgiveness became a turning point in his recovery journey. With almost three years of sobriety under his belt, he shares the emotional release that came from forgiving his mother and how it paved the way for healing. Kendall's raw and honest reflections highlight the ongoing nature of recovery, emphasizing that it's a process filled with ups and downs.
He delves into the impact of parental abandonment on addiction and underscores the crucial role of support systems, faith, and purpose in maintaining sobriety. This episode isn't just about forgiveness; it's about finding peace within oneself and the transformative power it holds. Kendall's journey serves as a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar struggles, showing that even the deepest wounds can heal with time, support, and a lot of self-compassion.