((((((Rainbowzz))))))) This is a wonderful thread. I just wanted to say that I commend you in your effort to seeking compassion towards others, even those that are seemingly undeserving. Many times forgiveness comes quickly. Others...we find can be quite a difficult thing to do.

But, like Muffy and Bebop have said, sometimes it is necessary to forgive in order to heal and move forward. In searching our hearts to find the strength for forgiveness of those that have hurt us so deeply, we find out so much about ourselves.