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I can only hope that the abuser will have to answer to a higher power when the time comes. I am not able to forgive such loathsome behavior.

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I believe we all will, including those completely unwilling to forgive (in a forever sense), for forgiveness does not in any way exonerate one from responsibility of their behaviours. No. Not in anyway! Please understand, people who are honesty seeking healing will eventually reach a state of forgiveness. We will never, ever forget, nor will we be able to completely rid ourselves of the rage and pain we feel. But to try to forgive one's abuser releases the abused from the captivity an abuser has put them under.

I sincerely hope that someday, we will all be able to forgive those who have hurt us deeply, so we can finally live with peace in our hearts and become the individual we all desire (and deserve) to be!

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