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The Beauty of Gentle Forgiveness & Letting Go Without Blame


Some people, when hurt, say: “I just want to understand why…”

Others believe they have the right to confront and question.

But the truth is , sometimes, revisiting the pain only deepens the wound.


Gentle forgiveness isn’t just saying “I forgive you.”

It’s choosing peace over pride.

Stillness over confrontation.

Healing over explanations.


Authentic forgiveness is when you rise above the need to analyse every detail.

When your heart expands beyond the hurt.

When you stop waiting for apologies that may never come.


Why?

Because not everyone knows how to explain.

Not everyone has the courage to say “I was wrong.”

But when you release resentment without expecting anything in return,

you free yourself — not just from the person, but from the pain.


So forgive

Not because they earned it,

But because you deserve peace.


By; Riham Abousennah

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