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The Impulse Intrusion Pattern™: The Hidden Reason Forgiveness Feels Impossible

A practical Christian guide to forgiving someone by breaking the Impulse Intrusion Pattern™ — the intrusive emotional replay cycle that keeps believers stuck.

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The Narrow Path Collective
Dec 10, 2025
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Ever notice how the hurt hits hardest when you’re finally starting to feel okay?

You’re folding laundry… and boom —
there’s the betrayal again.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does this keep happening? Why can’t I move on?”
you’re not broken.

You’re dealing with something real…and predictable.

And, we have some guidance tools for you today.


What the Bible Says About This Moment

Jesus never pretended forgiveness would be easy.

He forgave people while they were literally harming Him —
they didnt exacrlt deserve it either,
He just refused to let bitterness distort His heart.

Scripture doesn’t hide the tension Christians face:

  • “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

  • “Be angry and do not sin.”

  • “Father, forgive them…” spoken in real time, not after closure.

God honors the struggle because He knows the weight.

And when He tells us to forgive,
He isn’t telling us to ignore the hurt —
He’s teaching us how to walk through it with Him.


How We Should Respond

This is where everything shifts.

You’re about to see forgiveness from a new angle —
a systemic unwinding of the Impulse Intrusion Pattern™ that’s been hijacking your peace.

Below is the full toolkit I created for my paid subscribers.
And now it’s yours.

These aren’t “extras.”
They’re targeted tools designed to break the intrusion cycle step by step.

Below is your exclusive Forgiveness Toolkit designed specifically to break the Impulse Intrusion Pattern™ and help you finally move forward.

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