Love Letter Technique

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Overview:

Dear _______________
 

Anger and Blame

I hate it when

I don’t like it when

You make me mad when

I am fed up with
 

Hurt and Sadness

I feel sad when

I feel hurt when

I feel awful when

I feel disappointed because
 

Fear

I’m afraid that

I feel scared because

I feel afraid because
 

Guilt

I am guilty for

I am sorry that

Please forgive me for

I didn’t mean to
 

Love Gratitude and Forgiveness

I love you because

I love you when

Thank you for

I understand that

I forgive you for

I appreciate you when

I want

This letter was introduced to us by the guest speaker at our October 2000 HMI/GBAI Convention.  It is a tool for use in working on our Amends and relationships in general.  It may be sent blank to an individual with a request that it be returned completed to you or you may complete it and send it to another.  Please feel free to cut and paste it for use in your program of recovery.