heart, deep, forgiveness, always
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.
People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.