"Our lack of forgiveness makes us hate, and our lack of compassion makes us hard-hearted. Pride in our hearts makes us resentful and keeps our memory in a constant whirlwind of passion and self-pity." Mother Angelica
Forgiveness is one of the most challenging compassion practices. We hold onto the 'shield of resentment' as if we remain under full attack.  Instead, let go of the hurt and protect yourself through the wisdom of trust. We can learn to what degree we can trust another and then limit the nature of our future interactions. In other words, we can set boundaries. Then, the energy discharged from releasing our bitterness sets us free.