Should You Forgive Your Victimizer?

Many people with bipolar disorder have experienced trauma in their lives caused by a victimizer, myself included.

If you're a trauma survivor, should you forgive or try to forgive your abuser?

In my opinion, nobody has the right to tell you that you should or shouldn't forgive your victimizer. I think that should be left up to you.

I will say this, however. If you do decide to forgive your abuser, do it because it benefits you. Do it because you want to be happy and have a desire to move on with your life the best you can.