The Choice is Mine Waiting for someone to apologize is a bad idea because it leaves your future peace and happiness in the hands of the person who injured you in the first place.
Real forgiveness is unconditional and happens inside the forgiver.
It's private and inward. It's deciding that you're going to get this big camel off your back and let go of the shadow of bitterness that prevents you from feeling good. We are not saying that people should let other people walk over them. We do not want return to abusive situations. I choose to live by choice, not by chance.