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Jennifer Hudson Forgives Brother-in-Law for Killing her Mother, Brother and Nephew: Could You?

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Wow ... Jennifer Hudson must be superhuman. She has found it in her heart to forgive the man who killed her mother, brother and nephew, she tells "Oprah's Next Chapter."

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Asked if she forgives her brother-in-law William Balfour, who received three life sentences in July, she responded: "Yes, because I feel like for the most part it's not his fault. It's how he was brought up. We tried to offer love, but you were so far gone, that you couldn't even see that.

"A lot of things came out, that we didn't even know about, from his upbringing, which is like he never had a chance. Had you had the love my mother gave us, or the background that some have, then you would've stood a chance."

Hudson also talks about how she managed to go on after the triple tragedy. "There were so many shocks involved in it. Like, who do I grieve for first? Or, who do I start with? It's bits and pieces. It's too much. You're confused. Your emotions are confused." Could you ever forgive a man who killed three of your family members?
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  • Smuwf, ... SlaveWa... 2012/09/16 02:33:48
    Smuwf, Twin
    +1
    Your a very strong persn,i wish I had your integrity
  • Smuwf, ... Smuwf, ... 2012/09/16 19:06:02
    Smuwf, Twin
    Jesus christ how many posts did I comment on last night ?!
  • SlaveWa... Smuwf, ... 2012/09/18 17:23:05
    SlaveWaterNymph
    Thanks. I dont feel like im a strong person. I had an emotional breakdown a day after posting this. As to something happened that triggered things. And when that happens, just feels like i havent gotten through anything. But thank you again. :)
  • Smuwf, ... SlaveWa... 2012/09/19 15:34:04
    Smuwf, Twin
    Wow..i feel like an alcoholic psychiatrist now:P haha. Your welcome
  • SlaveWa... Smuwf, ... 2012/09/19 16:47:43
    SlaveWaterNymph
    lol nice one. :D
  • J.MaisOui SlaveWa... 2012/09/16 02:51:43
    J.MaisOui
    why?
  • SlaveWa... J.MaisOui 2012/09/18 17:22:02
    SlaveWaterNymph
    why what?
  • PandoraBoxe 2012/09/15 18:55:32
    Yes, I would try
    PandoraBoxe
    You forgive another for your self, your own survival.. NOT for their sake. Holding on to anger, hatred etc... just destroys the one who hold that vitriol inside. Forgive yourself first and then forgive others..... but not for them... for YOU!
  • seahawk665 2012/09/15 18:53:41
    Yes, I would try
    seahawk665
    But I don't think I would be able to for a long, long time.
  • Mark5610 2012/09/15 18:48:28
    No way
    Mark5610
  • ▼♥☆Greencone☆♥▼ PB90s 2012/09/15 17:51:04
    No way
    ▼♥☆Greencone☆♥▼ PB90s
    +1
    I could not forgive someone for killing someone unless it was self defense. Even if one of my relatives killed someone I would no longer love that relative.
  • Cricket 2012/09/15 17:50:01
    No way
    Cricket
    +1
    I just couldn't.
  • Christopher Kirchen 2012/09/15 17:41:50
    Yes, I would try
    Christopher Kirchen
    Jesus said "forgive those who wrong you", but if I could, it would take a long time.
  • J.MaisOui Christo... 2012/09/16 02:55:21
    J.MaisOui
    why do so many people think they have to do what Jesus did? can't u come up e your own ideas? geeeeez!!!
  • Twinky J.MaisOui 2012/09/16 20:01:47
    Twinky
    Can't you come up with respect for other people? geeeeeeez!!!
  • Mat 2012/09/15 17:14:29 (edited)
    No way
    Mat
    +1
    Only if God penetrated my heart and mind to do so. And He would. But my emotions for murder is hard to contain. I am Christian, but find beasts of this sort worthy of immediate execution - the hard way.

    As for this lady, I give her great credit and respect for her ability to forgive. She is a class act....
  • J.MaisOui Mat 2012/09/16 02:57:21 (edited)
    J.MaisOui
    ....or demented. more than likely is too selfish to waste time on anything but her weight watchets career.
  • bodaishinboy 2012/09/15 17:10:01
    Yes, I would try
    bodaishinboy
    The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. (Mahatma Gandhi)
  • Aly Hart 2012/09/15 16:45:21
    No way
    Aly Hart
    +1
    why would you do that
    Just no. I'd want revenge.
  • Crische 2012/09/15 16:39:39
    Yes, I would try
    Crische
    You are what you are. Pity those that have not found love and appreciation for life, they are just another product of the world. Never hate for it is your own heart that deteriorates.
  • J.MaisOui Crische 2012/09/16 03:00:18
    J.MaisOui
    who told u that crap??
  • Crische J.MaisOui 2012/09/16 17:36:29
    Crische
    My body. You have a better idea on how to enjoy your life most fully? If that is crap form your perspective then you've got some major issues.
  • taylor 2012/09/15 16:22:35
    No way
    taylor
    +1
    She's a class act.
  • pdt_ski 2012/09/15 16:20:56
    Yes, I would try
    pdt_ski
    I would try but not for the reasons she gave. Upbringing is mitigating factor but in the end I believe we all have a choice.
  • BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/09/15 16:20:19
    No way
    BIG BAD JOHN R.
    R u kidding no way
  • cheetahlover156 2012/09/15 16:17:46
    No way
    cheetahlover156
    Not after all the pain they caused me
  • VenomHalos 2012/09/15 15:58:57
    No way
    VenomHalos
    I would never be able to forgive something like that.
  • nicstr28@gmail.com 2012/09/15 15:58:30
    No way
    nicstr28@gmail.com
    +1
    Another reason we should never have a woman president. Their life is based on emotion and guilt. He kills your family and you forgive him? WTF?
    I can see getting on with your life...but forgive the person that killed your mother? HUH? Someones watching too much Oprah,the view(narrow), Dr Phil etc....get a spine. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we're spineless wussy 's
  • wpsegura 2012/09/15 15:38:29
    Yes, I would try
    wpsegura
    Yes, that is a way to heal. You can't have that kind of hate in you and be happy. You forgive but you don't forget
  • nicstr2... wpsegura 2012/09/15 16:00:16
    nicstr28@gmail.com
    Can I borrow your credit cards?
  • wpsegura nicstr2... 2012/09/16 16:06:09
    wpsegura
    +1
    I am not saying to be stupid, just to be forgiving. Don't have to be a smart ass
  • Essie 2012/09/15 15:25:53
    No way
    Essie
    +1
    Look this is a serious situation. My family is the most precious thing in my life and I don't imagine in which condition I'd be if he would kill my family.
    But I'm sure that God will understand it and I know He will help me in thi situation.
  • sickofpolitics 2012/09/15 15:10:07
    Yes, I would try
    sickofpolitics
    try. God is the final judge in the long run.
  • _Ganjaa 2012/09/15 15:09:04
    Yes, I would try
    _Ganjaa
    i would try ;
  • Blueskies 2012/09/15 15:03:46
    No way
    Blueskies
    +1
    I don't know the story. I assume it was not a terrible accident?

    Jennifer Hudson is a sweet innocent girl apparently.

    Some of these guys are real monsters. I would beat him till he was a cripple for the rest of his life, at the very least. I probably might kill him, like a rattlesnake, so he can't hurt anybody in the future.
    Sure he grew up in a cruddy environment. Lots of us did. Get over it. Or get done away with.
  • Sebastian 2012/09/15 14:43:52
    Yes, I would try
    Sebastian
    +2
    Unforgiveness is like a cancer that slowly devours your soul with bitterness and resent. The anger you hold onto smolders like a buried flame that will continue to consume you unless you stop feeding it. Therefore, forgiving a person who's wronged you isn't really for them so much as it is for yourself. And forgiveness is one of the primary lessons of the Gospels. As any Christian knows, "forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us".
  • Blueskies Sebastian 2012/09/15 15:19:57 (edited)
    Blueskies
    +3
    Oh, so you actually listen to Christ?
    Seems like most "Christians' don't. Or lets say, they are very selective about what they chose to hear.
    And you know the Catholic Church forbids people to follow Christs example?

    Christ was a socialist, and capitalist (libertarians) Patricians destroyed the Roman Republic and created the Empire, and the later feudal society evolved from this as all property became held by just a few.
  • Mat Blueskies 2012/09/15 17:16:44 (edited)
    Mat
    And you are a weird perverted liberal with no basis or understanding of the facts, history or reality. Feces for brains.
  • Tobi 2012/09/15 14:40:03
    Yes, I would try
    Tobi
    I'm a merciful person, I can't progress in life if I retain grudges
  • Roxxi 2012/09/15 14:37:48
    No way
    Roxxi
    +1
    Lol, nope. I'm too bitter and unforgiving a person to forgive someone for killing my family. I don't get along so well with my family, but they are my family and I will defend their honour no matter what. I'd make sure the bastard who killed them was locked up for life.

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