tenderness, forgiveness
I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS LIBERATES THE VICTIM
Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.
The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.
forgiveness, willingness, forgive
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES