Forgiveness is one of the hardest things a person can do. When someone hurts us, disappoints us, betrays our trust, or leaves emotional scars behind, the pain can stay in our hearts for years. We replay memories in our minds, question why it happened, and carry silent anger that slowly becomes heavier over time. But the truth is this: holding onto pain does not punish the other person forever — it punishes us. Forgiveness is not about pretending the hurt never happened. It is not about accepting toxic behavior or allowing people to...
