You dont have to approach them and speak the words aloud in order for them to count.
you could simply forgive them in your heart.
Of course, forgiving them doesnt mean you believe you were in the wrong after all.
Graham Johnson
It doesnt mean you believe their choices were justified after giving it some more thought.
It doesnt mean you believe you were originally overreacting when you got mad at them.
It doesnt mean you suddenly believe what they did to you was okay.
What they did wasnotokay.
The only thing that has changed is the way youre allowing yourself to view the situation.
The only thing that has changed is that youre sick of carrying around so much anger in your heart.
You want to feel better.
You want this weight off your chest.
You want a sense of peace, of closure.
Forgiveness isnt for everyone, but it could be exactly what you need.
It could help ease your pain.
It could help you heal in the long-run.
It doesnt mean youre comfortable allowing them back into your world.
It doesnt mean youre completely free from resentment and anger and frustration.
There are always going to be some lingering bad feelings.
You cannot shut off your emotions.
They had a chance to treat you right and they blew it.
Maybe youre better off without them.
You dont have to return the key to your heart.
You dont have to give them another chance to hurt you.
You dont owe them anything.
Theyre lucky theyre getting your forgiveness.
You dont have to give them anything else.
