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The Weight Loss
The Weight Loss
The Weight Loss
Friday 28th February 2025
Cory Reeder shares his emotional journey of forgiving his sister's murderer after 30 years. A powerful story of trauma, recovery, and healing.
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49 minutes
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Raw
Healing
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Get the buttons here!Finding Forgiveness After Tragedy: Cory Reeder's Journey
Episode Overview
- Cory Reeder shares his journey of forgiving his sister's murderer.
- The emotional impact of his sister's murder on his life.
- How sobriety and AA's ninth step helped him prepare for forgiveness.
- The role of family and friends in supporting his healing process.
- The transformative power of letting go and finding inner peace.
I forgave him and I said to you I looked him in the eye and I said I forgive you and I explained I do not absolve you of what you did I don't I don't forgive that you killed my sister but I forgive you because you have to be a different man now because I am a different man
Cory Reeder, a writer and director, shares a heart-wrenching journey of forgiveness that has spanned over three decades. In this episode of 'Really Good Shares', Cory opens up about the tragic murder of his sister when he was just 12 years old and how this horrific event shaped his life and recovery. Cory's story is not just about the trauma but also about the incredible strength it took to forgive his sister's murderer during a parole hearing.
He delves into how his recovery program, particularly the ninth step in AA, helped him prepare for this momentous act of grace. The conversation highlights the immense emotional weight Cory carried for years, using his sister's death as an excuse for various failures in his life, from poor grades to substance abuse.
However, through sobriety and support from friends, family, and therapy, Cory reached a point where he realised that forgiving the man who took his sister's life was the only way to free himself from the past. This episode is a raw and powerful exploration of forgiveness, trauma, and healing. It’s a testament to the transformative power of letting go and finding peace within oneself.
While some parts of Cory's story are graphic and may be triggering, his journey offers hope and inspiration to anyone struggling with their own burdens. Tune in to hear how Cory navigated this path and what it means to truly forgive.