“But I was learning forgiveness didn’t have to be about granting absolution for sins but being able to find freedom from pain.”

“Maybe I was a fool to turn my back on him after his warnings, but the bad guys didn't warn you first. No, the truly wicked ones lured you in with kindness and then blindsided you with their mercilessness.”

“But I was learning forgiveness didn’t have to be about granting absolution for sins but being able to find freedom from pain.”