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
When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.
Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS REALLY IS SO MISUNDERSTOOD
Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.
Reserving, treatment, forgiveness
