Jay S. from Redondo Beach, CA speaking at the "Living Fearlessly Men's retreat" in Estes Park, CO - April 18th 2008

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In Part 3, Jay delivers a powerful message on forgiveness, transformation, and the deep impact of unresolved resentments. Through his wife Adele’s moving story about writing a long-overdue letter of forgiveness, Jay highlights how clinging to past wounds can silently consume us, and how true healing only happens when we release the narratives we've built around our pain. He shares his own journey of confronting and ultimately forgiving his father, illustrating how Alcoholics Anonymous provides the tools to show up, make amends, and face even the most difficult moments—whether it’s reconciliation, loss, or the responsibility of being present at life’s end. Jay’s experience witnessing his father’s passing on the anniversary of his own sobriety serves as a profound reminder that everything is unfolding as it should, and that true peace comes when we surrender control and embrace grace. This session challenges the men at the retreat to let go of their deepest resentments, making space for healing by symbolically writing names down and committing to forgiveness.