To Forgive but To Not Forget

"for·give·ness
/fərˈɡivnəs/
Noun: The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven."

"Forgiveness, in a psychological sense, is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may have felt initially wronged, victimized, harmed, or hurt goes through a process of changing feelings and attitude regarding a given offender for their actions, and overcomes the impact of the offense, flaw, or mistake including negative emotions such as resentment or a desire for vengeance. "

How does forgiveness occur to a person who cannot forgive their own self? The process of forgiveness and the road to healing and letting go is a long journey, but one must know that to forgive someone for their wrongdoings, they must learn to forgive their own.

After all, pride isn't the greatest companion towards forgiving.