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 means letting go of the past.
Forgiveness means letting go of the past.
I think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion.
imperfect relationships, forgiveness, compassion