how can we both give everyone forgiveness to stop clinging to shame and also have accountability for those who have been harmed by all the pain in the world manifesting in ongoing cycle of violence?
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Reply · Apr 2, 2023@lumpthought yeah but like... idk it's a tricky balance... ppl suffering and perpetuating harm but also don't wanna hear it's all meaningless /…Repost · Jun 29, 2023RT @elonmusk: @paulg Generational trauma. An example of why forgiveness of those who harmed you (if it stops further harm) is so important.Reply · Apr 12, 2024@dpinkshadow i suppose the first step is becoming aware of the harm they're causing? and not immediately denying responsibility, sitting with the…Reply · Mar 3, 2022@DistractedAnna Some people imagine "forgiveness" to mean wiping the slate clean as if it never happened- imo that's an unrealistic expectation. Even…