prompts for september 2026

September — Day 19

Do you tend to forgive and forget, forgive but not forget… or neither?

I think it depends on what happened.

For everyday things — little misunderstandings, thoughtless comments or mistakes — I can usually forgive and forget. We all get things wrong sometimes, and I don’t see the point in carrying every small irritation around with me.

But when it comes to something serious, it’s different.

I can forgive the action, in the sense that I choose not to let it keep taking up space in my life. That doesn’t mean I excuse what happened, and it certainly doesn’t mean I have to trust the person again.

And I don’t forget.

Remembering isn’t necessarily holding a grudge. Sometimes it’s how we learn where our boundaries need to be.

I can wish someone well without inviting them back into my life. I can let go of anger without pretending nothing happened.

So my answer is both, depending on the circumstances.

For the small things, I forgive and forget.

For the serious things, I may forgive — but I remember what the experience taught me. 💜

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With love, coffee, poetry, and stardust,

— Maggie The Afterlove Voice 💫

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