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 means letting go of the past.
Forgiveness means letting go of the past.
It is very east to forgive others their mistakes it takes more grit and gumption to forgive them for having witnessed your own.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.
Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.
forgiveness, endless, relation
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVE YOUR ENEMIES