Forgiveness is a mighty big word for such small people. Things I have to remind myself of, is that I have to forgive in order to have peace and solace in my life. When you forgive someone you aren't saying that you 'forget'.... But the hope is that the person apologizing is truly sorry or regretful in their behavior. Choosing to forgive is entirely up to you, but in order to rise above those people who constantly berate you in harmful ways such as words, you must forgive and turn the other cheek...