My Mexican great-aunt is 96 and credits her longevity to never holding grudges, but I'm realizing that what she calls 'forgiveness' might actually be a lifetime of suppressing legitimate anger.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're questioning whether ancestral practices of emotional acceptance might actually represent unhealthy suppression rather than genuine wisdom.
“Where Are You with Longevity traditions across cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.