When we forgive, the slave we free is ourselves.

Forgiveness takes intelligence, discipline, imagination, and persistence, as well as a special psychological strength, something athletes call mental toughness and warriors call courage.

Can you forgive her? Can you do that?
There was no response.
Because if you can start to forgive, then it will become easier.
And?
And then you will be able to forgive yourself—and ask others to forgive you.

I forgive him and like water draining from the sand after a wave, the power he held over me disappears. A slow smile rises on my face.

Forgiving yourself means that you give up on your hope that the past will be different.

Forgetting is something time alone takes care of, but forgiveness is an act of volition, and only the sufferer is qualified to make the decision