Forgiveness and the boundary already in place
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Optional blank sheet. Use only where appropriate for your privacy and circumstances. Do not add identifying or sensitive details unnecessarily. This is not therapy, legal advice, a safety assessment or a crisis service.

Whether I want to use or discuss the word forgiveness:
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What that decision means to me:
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The existing practical boundary:
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What remains unchanged:
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A separate access request I have not accepted:
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Any practical repair that still needs a route:
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How I will clarify a misunderstanding, if wanted and safe:
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Support I want from others without surprise contact:
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Whether I want a review at all:
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What requires appropriate formal or safety support:
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Original educational worksheet — RelateWell Guide
Article: https://relatewellguide.com/articles/apology-forgiveness-forgive-without-erasing-the-boundary/
Editorial revision: 2026-11-04