forgiveness

Forgiveness is when you stop holding onto anger or resentment towards someone who has hurt or wronged you. It's about letting go of negative feelings and moving forward.

When we talk about forgiveness, it usually means forgiving someone for something they did to us personally, like hurting our feelings or betraying a trust. For example, if your best friend broke a promise to meet up with you, you might feel angry or hurt. But if you decide to forgive them, that doesn't mean what they did was okay, but it does mean you're choosing not to hold onto the anger and frustration anymore. This can help both of you move forward and repair your relationship.

In some cases, people talk about forgiving themselves for things they've done wrong in the past. This can be a really tough kind of forgiveness because we often struggle with guilt or shame over our own mistakes. But self-forgiveness is like giving yourself permission to let go of regret and start fresh.