Pain is a heavy burden.
People ask, "Can't you take a joke?"
They don't know your story.
They don’t see the scars, the hurt you've carried.
They don’t understand how much you’ve suffered.
Each joke feels like another wound.
But you choose to forgive.
Forgiveness is not weakness.
It’s a sign of strength, of healing.
You forgive them, not because they deserve it.
But because you deserve peace.
Forgiveness is power.
It frees you from the chains of resentment.
You could hold onto the pain, let it consume you.
But you choose a different path.
You let go, you heal.
Forgiveness is your shield, your strength.
You rise above, not for them, but for yourself.
Because you know holding onto hurt only hurts you more.
They don’t know your journey, but you do.
And you decide to forgive.
To find peace within yourself.
To heal and move forward.
Because forgiveness is your power.
And with it, you find your freedom.