You Can Forgive and Still Say No

Forgiveness isn’t always reconciliation. You can forgive with grace and protect with boundaries

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Forgiveness can co-exist with boundaries, they’re not mutually exclusive. In fact, they go hand in hand.
Because…

Forgiving someone doesn’t mean they won’t do it again.
They might appreciate it and toe the line. But others may take advantage, knowing there’s always more forgiveness in store. And others? Well, maybe it’s just who they are. They won’t change.

Forgiveness is letting go, boundaries are holding firm.

While forgiveness is about release. Boundaries are about protection. It’s saying,

Apology accepted. Forgiveness granted. But access denied.

Now, others may tell you that’s not true forgiveness.

But Oh it is!

It’s knowing what hurts you,
And choosing to protect your peace.
Your space.

Forgiveness isn’t erasing wrongs,
Or ignoring pain, shutting it down,
Or saying it was okay.