"Forgiving someone who caused you so much pain, destroyed your life, or even stole everything you had seems impossible—but it is possible if we choose to do so. Forgiveness is a decision that we must always make. It frees us from burdens and prevents further pain. “I learned the importance of forgiving those who hurt me, forgiving myself, and asking for forgiveness from God. The resentment I held inside was a burden that kept me away from the presence of God. I remember time