You can forgive a person but not an action. I don’t believe in full-hearted forgiveness but I think forgiveness in a sense makes us feel better about who we are as humans. Maybe, I use it to push back the pain I often feel. Time can heal but if we never hear the words that will help us heal…well, we …have to figure ourselves out as we go.

Although you are correct. Sometimes forgiveness does not appeal as an option. It can hurt more than heal. You are making me rethink how I have dealt with my own trauma. Thank you for this beautiful piece of writing. ❤