WEEK 3 FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness & Self-Compassion Guide

Release the People • Love Yourself First

Important: Forgiveness is for YOU, not for them. You can forgive without reconciling. You can forgive while keeping distance.
Forgiveness Work
Who Hurt You That You Haven't Forgiven?
Parent? Partner? Friend? Yourself? Write their name and what they did.
What Are You Still Carrying?
Resentment? Anger? Hurt? How is holding onto this serving you? What's it costing?
Understanding (Not Excusing)
Why did they hurt you? Were they damaged? Scared? Limited? Understanding doesn't excuse it, but humanizes them.
Your Forgiveness Statement
"I forgive [name] for [what they did]. I release you and the hurt. I'm free now."
Forgiveness is the release valve. It empties the poison. You're learning to love yourself through recovery.
WEEK 3 FORGIVENESS (CONTINUED)

Forgiveness & Self-Compassion Guide

Self-Compassion Work
What Are You Ashamed Of?
Your choices? Your body? Your past? Your pain response? Name it without judgment.
Self-Compassion Statement
"I forgive myself for [what you did]. I was doing the best I could. I deserve compassion, especially from me."
Forgiveness is the release valve. It empties the poison. You're learning to love yourself through recovery.