I used to feel that forgiveness was something I did for someone else. In reality, I need to forgive for myself. My past perception of forgiveness was to forget the hurtful offense caused by the addict. This exposed me to be hurt again. So what does it mean to say, “I forgive you”? Am I releasing this person from accountability? Am I giving in to smooth things over or to get self-satisfaction…
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