HOW TO FORGIVE SOMEON WHO HURT YOU

Acknowledge your feelings: Recognize and accept your emotions, whether it's anger, sadness, or hurt.

Let go of resentment: Release the negative emotions associated with the hurt.

Practicing empathy: Try to understand the other person's perspective by asking yourself what circumstances may have led them to behave that way. You can also reflect on times when others have forgiven you.

Forgive yourself: Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are important tools to have before trying to forgive someone else. Remember, someone else’s decision to hurt you is never your fault.

Choose to forgive:  Forgiveness can be easy for some people, and for others, it can be very difficult. But no matter how easy or difficult forgiveness is for you, it has to be a choice you make.

Moving Forward: Assess whether or not you need some physical time away from the person who hurt you. If you do, set boundaries with them. 

Reflect on the lesson: Identify what you can learn from the experience.

Seek support: Talk to trusted friends, family, or a therapist for guidance and encouragement.

Cultivate gratitude: Focus on the good things in your life and express thanks for what you have.

Remember, forgiveness doesn't mean: Forgetting what happened , Condoning their behavior  and Reconciling with the person (if that's not safe or healthy) Forgiveness is about releasing the negative emotions and moving forward with peace and freedom.