The False Idea That Forgiveness Is for Me, Not the Offender
Forgiveness is a moral virtue benefiting both forgiver and offender and requires good-willed actions toward offenders, not merely self-focused emotional relief.
Is the One Who Hurt You Entitled to Your Forgiveness?
Forgiveness belongs to the injured person and is supererogatory, so victims are not morally required to forgive immediately or to satisfy the offender's demands.