How Can I Forgive You? Quotes

“As forgiveness expert Terry Hargrave points out, “Forgiveness is accomplished when the victimized person no longer has to hold the wrongdoer responsible for the injustice; the wrongdoer holds himself or herself responsible.”
― Janis Abrahms Spring, How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To – An Award-Winning Radical Guide for Hurt Parties and Offenders

“I suggest you tell her exactly what you need to hear from her and not assume that because she hasn’t put her feelings into words, the feelings aren’t there, or that she doesn’t want to share them with you.” The next week, Robin came”
― Janis Abrahms Spring, How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To – An Award-Winning Radical Guide for Hurt Parties and Offenders

“But I never tried to hurt you.”
― Janis Abrahms Spring, How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To – An Award-Winning Radical Guide for Hurt Parties and Offenders

“When the offender demonstrates that he understands and is sincerely disturbed by the harm he has caused you, and when he works to make repairs, you may be more motivated to release your resentment and invite him back into your life. 2.”
― Janis Abrahms Spring, How Can I Forgive You?