You’ve shared such a grounded and heartfelt view. Forgiveness really can feel impossible at times, yet your experience shows how it can lift a huge weight off our hearts and bring real peace.
Your take on self-love is also very relatable,accepting ourselves fully, flaws included, is a gentle but powerful starting point. That image of unconditional care is a beautiful reminder that we can give ourselves the same grace we’d give to someone we deeply cherish.