Dec 10/11

I have experienced forgiveness in a way that truly changed me, when a strained relationship in my family was slowly repaired after a long period of misunderstanding. Letting go of resentment was difficult, but choosing to forgive created space for honest conversations and healing. The novel’s ending deepened my understanding of forgiveness by showing that, across different cultures and families, forgiveness often comes from shared values like love, honor, and responsibility rather than a single dramatic moment. It emphasized that forgiveness can be quiet and gradual, shaped by traditions and expectations unique to each family. This perspective helped me see forgiveness not as forgetting the past, but as choosing connection and growth despite it.