Sometimes I wake up so hateful and angry it's tormenting. My anger is towards the man who was supposed to take care of me and keep me safe. Instead he left a big hole in my life. He left, and started a new family and cut all ties with me when I was just a child. It's what separates me from other people. It's this voice in my head that says "you're not like them. You will never be like them. You will never know how it feels like to be loved by your father." 

I realize that I am putting a lot of energy in this - I have to let go. I have to let go of the fact that he was selfish enough to intentionally damage a child. But damnit even if I can get it out of my head during the day it comes back to haunt me when I try to sleep or wake up. It stings

Ive been dealing with this for 24 years and I don't want to have another thought about him. I don't want to waste another shred of my energy on such a worthless man. But I can't. What really drives me crazy is he will probably never going to understand how much hurt he caused. 

I'll make my point before this turns into a very long rant. What are some hurtful things that you were able to let go? I'm thinking it would be a good practice to read your stories. For me and everyone else here who is actively trying to let go. 