Forgive yourself

The first step to forgiveness is wanting. Wanting to forgive.
The next step is to understand what is going on with the person who has hurt you.
Understand hisr behavior to know what goes on inside him.

When you were a kid, what you most wanted was that other people would
accept and love you, just as you were.
In fact, you still seek approval from others.
But in reality, you are the only person who can approve your actions.
Accept yourself.

Forgiveness' exercise.
Imagine yourself as a child of 6.
Look deep into the eyes of this child.
See how much anxiety is hidden there.
This child wants only one thing: love and acceptance.
Approach and embrace this child. Say how much you love him.
How beautiful, smart, intelligent and creative he is.
Now, imagine that this young child is very small, so small that fits inside your heart.
Place him inside your heart and every time you look down, he will be smiling at you.
Let the child make mistakes while learning.
Forgive him for these mistakes.
You can give him lots of love.
Forgive yourself.