from Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst
The chapter emphasizes that forgiveness liberates individuals from the emotional and spiritual burdens imposed by those who have hurt them. This process is not about excusing harmful behavior but about freeing oneself from the chains of resentment and bitterness. TerKeurst writes, 'Making the decision that the ones who hurt you no longer get to limit you, label you, or project the lies they believe about themselves onto you,' encapsulates this core idea. Through forgiveness, individuals can reclaim their lives and move forward without being weighed down by past offenses.