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Forgiving Doesn't Absolve. Forgiveness does not mean letting yourself or someone else off the hook. For every action, there are consequences.
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Forgiveness can begin before the pain and/or shame go away. You don't have to wait for the offense to stop hurting or causing feelings of disgrace.
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Forgiveness doesn't require an apology. You don't have to hold on to negative feelings while waiting around for remorse that may never come.
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Forgiveness does not require forgetting. Failure to forget doesn't mean failure to forgive.
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Forgiveness isn't a one stop shop. Forgiveness is a fluid process that looks different for everyone. Don't compare your process to others. There is no wrong or right path.