Yes, forgiveness will set you free.

But it takes time.

Yes, forgiveness is not the only way to end your misery.

But it is necessary.

Forgiveness is important but only true forgiveness.
Lying to others and yourself about it while you’re not actually ready to forgive is more harmful than not forgiving.
If you do so, you start believing that you’re over it, that it doesn’t affect you anymore. And so you’re caught unguarded by the pain and the past numerous times which only makes true forgiveness harder.

Take your time.

When you’re ready, forgiveness will be as easy as blinking.

And when will you be ready?

When it doesn’t hurt so much anymore.