For the first time in my life I have experienced true forgiveness. I have forgiven a guy who used to be a very close friend. He did something terrible, I didn’t want to talk to him. I started to just treat him like I normally would..but I felt awful inside. Then he made a comment and I snapped at him. That was a few weeks ago. I see him at school, at lunch, when I’m around my other friends. I just smile and act the same except I’m trying to be friendly or saying much to him. I’m treating him with respect but I’m not treating him as a friend. I’m not telling him my secrets, ranting on about things or asking his opinion. I don’t trust him, I’m not friends with him but I respect him. I finally understand what true forgiveness feels like.