Recently, I've started talking with three specific individuals who caused a great deal of pain and turmoil in my life as a college student.

Within the last year, I've realized that life is far too short to burn bridges and lack forgiveness.

People screw up. The important thing is all three of these people have had the courage to send me some sort of direct apology, via the internet or the telephone. I think it takes a lot of courage to admit mistakes and to right the wrongs and pain you have caused someone. I would be a sad, pathetic, and ridiculous human being if I could not forgive these people.

I don't like to move forward with my life with grudges intact. There are a few people who I have wronged, also. I can only hope that one day they will accept my apology. There are no hard feelings from me toward any of these people.