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.
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Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.
Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual.
Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in.
Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.
Forgiveness isn't about condoning what has happened to you or someone else's actions against you.
Forgiveness is like faith. You have to keep reviving it.
You can forgive somebody and still believe they need a consequence.
There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.
Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.
The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.