I remember when I was about 7 years old. There was a boy/ teenager by the name of Hassan, who had a severe disability. He was kind of mute and rode around in some sort of a tricycle.
Me and my 'friends' where making fun of him and I remember one time he had enough of it and wanted to shout at us, but as he was not able to communicate with us well, which made us make fun of him even more.
This is now almost 30 years ago and I havent seen him ever since I was around 10 years old.
I often wonder about him and I feel soo bad for treating him like that. I hated myself for my behaviour for a long time (even till this day) and wish I could somehow redeem myself. He deserved soo much more. I even sometimes cry about all the things I said and did...
After puberty and in my early twenties I became a real sensitive and empathic person, so I can only imagine what he felt like every day of his live. God please forgive me
I wish God could forgive me and I deserve punishment for what I did. I absolutely hated myself for this and wish I could let it go somehow.
I hope Hassan is at peace, has a wonderful life and hope he can find it in his heart to forgive me for my behaviour. He did not deserve that and the world does not need people like me.
From the deepest part of my soul: Im so sorry Hassan.
(please forgive me?)
I did the same to a similar kid when I was young. I'll never forget or forgive myself. Just cruelty for cruelty sake. A black stain on my soul if I even have one.
Hey it’s Hassan it’s all good bro
yeah kids can be cruel, but thats all you were, just a stupid kid man, try not to blame yourself
As a person with autism, I can understand from his perspective that it would be horrible to be made fun of. But as for any of you who have picked on someone with a disability, please forgive yourselves. Well, the fact that you were young, doesn’t justify your actions or excuse your behavior, it does explain it.
We have all done many things as kids or as young people in general. I forgive those who mess with me in the past, and I forgive myself for being naïve and trusting them. I hope the person with the disability will forgive you. But you must first forgive yourself and ask God to forgive you for your actions. Confess, acknowledge that you have sinned, ask for forgiveness, then go forth and sin no more.
Remember, Jesus loves you and he wants you to be free of sin. God bless you all.