[Music drops, then rebuilds stronger.] I now forgive the version of me who didn't know better. I forgive the version of me who reacted from pain. I forgive the version of me who stayed too long. I forgive the version of me who spoke too harshly. I forgive the version of me who believed lies, because they sounded like protection. But forgiveness is not permission. I do not return to the same chains. I don't rebuild the same prison. I do not call dysfunction love. I don't call chaos family. I do not call control peace. I don't call compromise mercy. From this day forward, love must walk with truth. Peace must walk with order. Forgiveness must walk with wisdom. Compassion must walk with boundaries.
