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Scenario

When Family Pressures You to Forgive Your Abuser

My brother sexually abused me as a child and now that he has kids, my family wants me to forgive him for the sake of keeping everyone together.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your family is choosing their comfort over your safety and calling it love.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Forgiveness in Love — What It Takes?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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