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This reads as an argument that true forgiveness is not passive, and not the same as excusing harm. It points to the strange mix of pain and mercy that can follow an apology from someone who has been deeply hurt, when the wounded person has to choose between staying closed and allowing repair. It lands after a serious rupture, when the harder act is to release the hurt.
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About Richelle E. Goodrich
Richelle E. Goodrich is an American author and screenwriter. She co-created the *Twilight* series with Stephenie Meyer and later developed the *Beauty and the Beast* live-action remake for Disney. Her work spans young adult fiction and television, blending fantasy and romance.
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