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When public forgiveness doesn't match private feelings

The perpetrator who hurt my family asked for my forgiveness during the commission hearing and I said yes but I didn't mean it and now I feel like a liar.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social pressure to demonstrate reconciliation can force performative responses that contradict authentic emotional states.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Truth and reconciliation commissions?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.