Forgiveness is not for the person who hurt you, it’s for YOU. It frees you from the burden of carrying the weight of the hurt, anger, shame and pain you to feel. Forgiveness is only possible when you stop wishing that things could be different and accept things as they are.
You have the power to face your past and change your life. You can’t change what happened, but you can choose what happens next. That’s where your true power is.
Stop beating yourself up over what’s happened in the past or where you are right now. It’s making you feel worse and keeping you stuck. Forgive yourself. Be kind to yourself and start giving yourself the love, support, and celebration you need. You survived.