Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.
Forgiveness is about empowering
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
The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
FORGIVENESS, BOTTOM OF WHICH YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND AND FORGET