Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness | Kristin Yee | October 2022 General Conference

[@recursosyvaloreshumanos9582]

wwwwooowwwwwwwww "To give what you have been denied is a power part of divine healing possible through faith in Jesus Christ."

[@angelhd7446]

Forgiving others who hurt you is hard especially when they don't ask for it. Thank you Sister Yee for your message.

[@nancyhuffman5802]

I am thankful for this lesson from Sister Yee. I forgave my abusive sister in my heart, but was wondering if I did the right thing by eliminating their abuse from my home. Now I know I did the right thing.

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Nancy, thank you for sharing how Sister Yee's message could help you find peace!

[@kartchner7]

I wept during this talk. It made me realize that holding on to hurts, hurts me and it also hurts those who hurt me. Thank you for your courage and open display of the power of the atonement.

[@TheAbbygabby]

I was named after my paternal grandmother, Abigail. Thank You Sister Yee, for this talk. It has motivated me strive to be a better disciple of Christ 🙏🏾

[@HiFiDiariesTV]

"My heart is no longer on a warpath...." Sister Yee said with bold love what the world needs to hear. "To give what you have been denied is a power part of divine healing possible through faith in Jesus Christ."

[@toritovalenzuela]

I’ve listened to this four times. Great message!

[@nathanbanks2935]

Jesus Christ can heal all infuriating unfairness that comes from being born into a fallen world among a fallen people. Every tear shed, and every wrong committed against us, will be made right through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ the lord, if we are willing to drop our burdens at his feet, repent, and continuously strive to follow Him. This can take time, but if we consistently do these things, we can overcome our weaknesses, and Christ can turn them into strengths.

[@danishpastries3941]

This was such a powerful talk. I too have dealt with massive hurt and had to learn to forgive and let it go. It will destroy you if you hold unto it. Christ can heal us and I'm grateful for His atonement. Thank you sister for speaking so openly about your journey.

[@makamurphy]

Sister Yee talk, is what my husband and I went through, forgiving family members who hurt us, their cruelty was overwhelming, but forgiving was our healing and it was not right away, but we eventually did and love how the Lord is patient with us. We do not allow them back into our lives even though we forgave what they did to us. It was hard alright, but my savior made it possible! We feel so at peace, joy and happiness. What a healing experience. Love this talk, thank you again Sister Yee. "We cannot judge another's timing" love that... no one can tell you when to heal and how to heal only through Christ.

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you for sharing your experience with forgiving others that had hurt you, @Makamurphy. We are glad to hear you were able to find peace, healing and joy through Christ.

[@pauljjeppson6530]

This was a wonderful talk about the power of forgiveness and the atoning power Jesus Christ offers us. This talk will likely help a friend of mine who is not a member of the church feel her savior's love

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thanks for tuning in, Paul. We are glad to hear that not only were you uplifted but that you are inspired to help a friend as well.

[@JennyG.COW5]

I am grateful for her talk. I too struggled with emotional hurt from my Dad, with his criticism over the years. I can appreciate the struggle to know that I am important to Father in Heaven and that God really Is a loving Father. In a way, I still struggle with self worth. I hope this message will help me forgive my Earthly Dad and help me move on.

[@jacobgreen4950]

This was one of my favorite talks today!

[@PapayaJordane]

At a hard time in my life, I was betrayed by some people who were close to me. I blocked one of them on social media and tried to move on, but the pain was still there. After two months, I got frustrated and asked myself why I couldn't just move forward from the pain. Because of that thought, several other thoughts crept into my mind that were dark. Sister Yee mentioned that we can't judge another for how slowly they forgive another, and that applies to ourselves too. If you have been hurt, allow yourself the time you need to heal. Continue trying to forgive, but don't beat yourself up if it doesn't happen quickly.

[@gloriamurley385]

I love this message. It saves me over and over

[@nomad_wannabe58]

My Bishop mentioned this talk in bearing his testimony. I watched conference but must have been distracted and not listening closely. I’m so grateful he spoke about it because I needed this so much. I need to forgive hurtful comments and actions because I’m pretty sure some of these people are not sorry or just don’t know that I know what was said. I’ve had a very difficult time moving forward. Thank you and bless you Sister Yee for sharing this. I ,too, need a new heart. ❤

[@indayjen7459]

Thank you Sister Yee’s for uplifting message❤️😇🙏

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you, Inday Jen, for watching. We are so glad Sister Yee's words were uplifting for you.

[@VAATAUSILI4139]

I forever thank our HEAVENLY FATHER, & our beloved HOLY HEAVENLY MOTHER, for the amazing message from, Sister Yee.

[@wendydove7632]

Thank you. Your message is one I needed to hear.

[@rebeccawilliams1431]

Thank you Sister Yee for sharing. I do forgive others what they do to me

[@patriciafreels299]

I too have been on the same path as this sister has been on. Forgiving those who have hurt most of the time doesn't happen over night. Heavenly Father also have shown me how a good father treats his children. Thank you for your talk Sister Yee.

[@deannaluevano8469]

Such a beautiful and timely talk. Thank you for the courage to share your adversity and how you healed As a fellow abuse survivor I too have found healing through forgiveness. The atonement of our Savior has helped immensely with the healing process I hope you realize abuse victims do not need permission from their abuser to talk about how the abuse affected us. I would never ask my abusers permission to share my story as they would absolutely say no in order to protect themselves. I choose not to be a silent victim so others can find healing and hope too

[@t624]

That is so true. And I believe healing comes in steps just like the five stages of grief (sadness, anger, denial, barging and acceptance). And only "You and Heavenly Father" can make that happen. And I truly believe that Heavenly Father loves his daughters and sons so much he does not want us to be around abuse because it damages our spirit. We are to forgive and move on just like Jesus did. Bless you...

[@lenoirmenzes6204]

The part about the warring heart and My Savior is my fathers Savior also. Struck me like a ton of bricks. I have been working very hard at letting go of my warring heart against my mother and step father. This has brought me to a new level. He is in his 90’s now and has regrets. Even though he and I don’t talk he tells my siblings things. I sent this to my mother to ask her to share it with him and tell him I love him! I’m praying this will ease his mind. Maybe call him to repentance through faith in Jesus Christ. I love the gospel. I hope he can love it too. My mom told me he is reading the Book of Mormon I sent them. They are non members. I am a convert of 8 years and I truly believe this testimony may open up an avenue for him for all of us. ❤️ Thank you so much Sister Yee.

[@brentgarner3143]

True food for the soul

[@mayclairemaghanoy8902]

This talk may not my most favorite or the most spiritual talk for me but this has been the most personal talk in this Conference session! Thank you Sister Yee for such an inspired prompting to talk about your life's story. I too is not close with my father and still has lots of work to do hut it is my prayer that he will soon accept the gospel and be with us on the covenant path soon like Sister Yee's father. ☺️

[@amstarbang9323]

I keep listening and with this talk I can take heart despite my trials.

[@frankdavidson644]

God bless you 🙏 sisters Yee 🙏 ❤️ awesome talk.

[@TestimonyAndScripture]

Forgiveness is one of the most Christ-like things we can do.

[@brentgarner3143]

Great word, so true forgiveness is healing

[@yolandalewis453]

❤This talk spoke to my heart!

[@amstarbang9323]

Thank you beautiful sister! My life needs this. Such a hard time in my life but such comfort and love..

[@anadepina6599]

I love this talk, thank you for sharing!

[@biganimefan84]

I very much agree that everyone needs the atonement. Regardless of the severity of our sins. There was a time, over 15 years ago now, that I was uncomfortably close with destroying my future by increasingly possible actions. Thankfully, I was able to overcome my issue within a year or so. I also understand hearts being changed. Especially when influenced by the Savior. I hope you understand that you didn't have to get your father's permission to share what you did with your story.

[@paulanix7561]

Scripture says not to uncover someone or reveal their nakedness. Spiritually meaning not to reveal someone's embarrassing actions.

[@btheartist6565]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@LizHawkTube]

Thank you! I really needed this. I have been close to very mean men. It's been hard to know how to forgive them. I know now.

[@Tk.utelab]

She has a strong spirit

[@leftisland2603]

I loved this talk.

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you for tuning in! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed this General Conference.

[@Zory56]

Amén and amen

[@Sharon_Miller]

My ex is my ex for a reason. I was a prisoner for basically 20 yrs. But, I have been free for 11 yrs now❤️😇

[@Sharon_Miller]

Had to turn it over to the Lord.

[@patrickrose567]

I am no longer on the war path. To heal by , the conection the holy Ghost inspiration by others that share a testimony in another testament of Jesus Christ by the life lived on how to be like Jesus Christ , a new heart i have been given. Healing the mind the body follows the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints to the answer we find by thoes that speak the truth to a weakness made strong by gospel principles and to come forward and testify to the world this is the way the light and the truth in Jesus Christ name to be like Jesus and take on his spirit to be with them always as we invoke the God head to share invite love to be like Jesus to , the biggest struggles to the blessings we sow in reaping others to come follow our Savior Jesus Christ to be blessed with them the light within that brings others to peace the mind the body heals and body the mind to come along and partake of others by sharing the gospel , in a wonderful true spiritual momentum that this Sister brings to the table to be filled with the fullness of the restoration of the gospel to reach in and pull forward those that need to center a meridian and put the natural man off and be at peace and heal by strength to receive the comfort in the safety we build to ready one more to all to be One in this life , and forgive and repent to be forgiven to a covenant eternity and heal time.

[@americakara]

Do those who gave the talk ever look at the comments, i wonder? 🤔 Kristin, my story is virtually identical to yours with a couple of significant variations that i won’t go into here. Your calling into the Relief Society General Presidency -& your debut General Conference talk subject matter- is nothing short of a miracle for me. Thank you. i would very much like to meet you one day.

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you for your comment, @mえりcaから. We are so glad that Sister Yee's message came at the right time for you and that it leads to more healing and strength in your life.

[@quietboy4575]

💚

[@bradwhitfield4970]

My fiancé has been sexually assaulted, multiple times, while having terminal brain cancer by an old friend. I will never, ever be able to forgive the 'man' that did those terrible things to her. I struggle with thoughts of retaliation, revenge and handling him myself because he has won and beaten every legal battle that has come from the horrid things he's done to her. I HATE him. How do I overcome this? These dark thoughts that consume me? How do I forgive him? I am so confused and conflicted inside, I need help. Please help me. These negative thoughts and even desires are consuming me and my hatred of him is becoming even stronger because of the love that I have for her. 😭

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Brad, we're sorry to hear about your anger and hurt because of how someone treated your fiancé. Visit abuse.churchofjesuschrist.org for information about help and healing from abuse. We also understand that it can be very hard to forgive people who have hurt us and those we love, but God promises that when we forgive others, He will forgive us of our wrongdoings and bring us peace. In addition, when we forgive others, we avoid further pain, heal our spirits and follow the example of Jesus Christ. To learn more, visit www.comeuntochrist.org/articles/forgiveness?cid=email_63785&mid=500169&jid=1197258#ForgiveOthers?cid=42001274.

[@jenridge7768]

Just because an assailant /abuser appears to get away with something in this temporary world rules by Satan, does not mean they will continue to get away with it in the next eternal world rules by the one true God. To forgive someone (to me) is allowing justice to be served by the one perfected to judge. Jesus. It is sure that we will all be resurrected and live eternal, but it is not assured our eternal life will be with Heaven Father and Jesus. Abusers will be accountable. Holding on to hate, especially for something not done to you, but to someone else (your fiance) is keeping the abusers sin active in your lives. I had to seek to want to give up on earthly justice. I just wanted justice at some point and for the Lord to replace what I needed to become whole again... And I sought peace in my heart be ause the truemoil was too much to feel anymore. 💜

[@ralphchavez9316]

@bradwhitfield4970. God's word says this " revenge is mine, I will repay". I believe God. You and your fiance forgive this man and let God deal with him .

[@stevehoag232]

👊🏼

[@JacobIsBell]

Is she the Disney executive?

[@TheCureThatKillz]

Yeah nope

[@HWR_-eb5fm]

Yes. She worked at Disney Interactive Studios (Disney’s video game studio) for 13 years. She was also the manager/producer of the Church’s animation team. She’s done lots of portrait artwork of the Savior as well.

[@BeccaJones13]

Used to be a producer at Disney.

[@MarissaClegg]

She did work for Disney before working with the church as their animation artist.

[@linaata2692]

Thank you Sister Yee

[@stephenkorosi9561]

Person please.

[@JonathanHerz]

“ Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.” - 1 Timothy 2:11-12, the Bible, KJV Doesn’t get any clearer than that.

[@stephenkorosi9561]

Oopsie

[@judysalz7719]

Sister Yee it’s me Rachel from Pohnpei Micronesia in Eirke n Pahnasang Ward....I’m a friend of the Girl Eustania...we’re the one who asked u for ur email. Pls I want u to pray for me..N tell God to forgive me...I’m also praying for me🥺

[@judysalz7719]

I used my aunties page just to talk to u❤