Forgiveness and guilt
Grudge
Holding on to anger over a past offense, which keeps coming back.
What the Bible can tell you
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice.
Ephesians 4:31
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
Leviticus 19:18
Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?"
Matthew 18:21
A human reading
A grudge costs the one who holds it more than the one who caused it. Letting go is a process that repeats with patience. Start by not feeding it with constant memories.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.