I realized decluttering my emotional baggage was incomplete without forgiveness. I had to forgive him, which I did even though it didn't mean we had to start building any relationship anymore.

It's a sad realization, but also a liberating one. Not all forgiveness needs to lead to a continuation. But it's always better to forgive than hold on to hatred or resentment. Always.

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