You might wonder if you’ve misunderstood the saying “forgive and forget” all along. Life has likely taught you that forgiveness and forgetting rarely go hand in hand—one person forgives, and the other forgets. Forgive and forget might seem simple in theory, but in practice, it’s far more complex.
Recently, you may have found yourself repeatedly pointing out where things went wrong in your relationships. The people around you seem to erase the past, acting as if it never happened. Their inability to acknowledge what happened frustrates you, but it also forces you to reflect on how you handle these moments.
You forgive because you want the people in your life to feel appreciated. At this stage, you might feel deeply grateful for everything you’ve achieved. Watching your childhood dreams become reality fills you with joy. Hard work has shaped this life, and you own every step of that journey.
Even so, there are moments that test you. Recently, someone clearly in the wrong may have turned the situation around, claiming they weren’t upset with you—as if you should feel grateful. That experience shows you how easily people can avoid their own reflection. Instead of facing their actions, they look straight through the mirror, avoiding accountability entirely.
You’ve realized that acceptance is key. You need to accept that not everyone will reflect on their actions or acknowledge the past the way you do. Forgive and forget may not always go together, but you can find peace by accepting what you cannot change.
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