You do not have to forgive. If you don't or can't forgive then don't. It isn't mandatory or essential. To try to force forgiveness can create extra stress and guilt.
Letting go of the need to punish or resentment is important for YOU.
It is my philosophy that forgiveness is not my responsibility, it is for the other and the other's higher power.
If the other has true remorse and atones then forgiveness may follow or it may not. That is your concern not the others.
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Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW
