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Forgiveness is self-care

“Whoever opts for revenge digs two graves.”

One is obvious. The other is you—losing peace, clarity, and freedom while holding the hurt.

Revenge isn’t always action. It’s replaying, resenting, refusing to release.

And it costs you more than them.

Forgiveness isn’t excusing—it’s refusing to bury your own peace.

Ready to drop the weight? https://a.co/d/0bsvyn3a

Have you felt this truth? #forgivenessjourney

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