I would like to forgive my mom at some point, I know that would be really helpful for myself, not forgiving her and making peace may even be the greatest resistance to my mental health.
I know in the past when I have forgiven people it has made things easier for myself regardless of how it affected them. Maybe forgiveness to me means making closure with the energy and emotion that is attached to them, so I don't need to use it for them anymore. Sometimes I think I forgive too easily though. Although, I am so glad I have forgiven certain people/friends, with that forgiveness they have been there for me twofold.