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A friend of mine who lives in the neighborhood had a baby girls and hosted a ladies Kiddus at our local Shuel . I showed up at the kiddush and was excited to meet and get to know all of her family members. I suddenly was surprised to see face from the past. Low and behold her sister in law was the very girl who bullied me in an extreme way in camp, many many years ago. Although its many years later, I was still extreemly hurt and upset at this girl. She litteraly ruined my summer and my confidence and self esteem for a long time after. This woman obviously remembered me to because when she saw me she made a silent escape and bussied herself outside. I promised I would never forgive her. And if I would it would only be after giving it in to her and giving her some hardache in return. Her mother in law came over to me and as we where talking she realized that I am the same age as her daughter in law. She quickly went to get her daughter in law and forced her to come meet me and get to know me. It was so awkward, I was able to see her face burning. Little did this mother in law know what trouble she got us into. I tried being nice and made some friendly conversation althoght I felt like really taking revenge and giving it all into her. when I got home my head was spinning, what are the chances that this girls should be my friends sister in law? what are the chances that her mother in law should decide to peer us up in a conversation. I decided that it must be a sign that it is time to forgive her and let go of the grudge. It was shortly after I saw the podcast about Challote, I also spotted someone wearing a band that said Shalom for Charllote and at the same time I came across the music video from Shaindy Plotzker about Charlete. I really connected to this sweet little girl and I was greatly inspired by her most incredible parents. I decided I am doing this for Charlette. Was not easy, I must say, I was angry that I have to forgive her when she never said sorry and that I will never have the opportunity of giving it in to her and that she does not deserve my forgivingness…, But I decided to let go off all those feelings, and truly forgiver her with my entire heart. I hope this will be a zechus for Charlotte.

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