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When forgiveness enables repeated harm

I forgave my brother for stealing from me because holding grudges felt toxic, but now he's asking to borrow money again and I realize my forgiveness might have just been conflict avoidance.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to be free from resentment can masquerade as wisdom while actually perpetuating harmful dynamics.

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