[erokar]

I think it can set your free, but I don't think it's a necessity. I think it's totally possible to move on and process something without forgiving.

There's currently a cultural pressure to forgive, as if that's the only option. That makes things more difficult for those who are not able to forgive. There is no right way to process a wrong.

[sshine]

> There's currently a cultural pressure to forgive

Currently, as in since Christianity became popular?

I’m reminded of a song lyric by Die Antwoord:

  I hope my enemies live long, so they can see me prosper.

[erokar]

I was mainly thinking about pop psychology advice from the last ten years or so. But you have a good point.