Someone hurt me
What happened to you matters. Forgiveness does not mean it was okay, and it does not mean you must trust again right away.
If you are not safe, please get safe first. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233. In an emergency call 911.
What God's word says
3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. 19Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.
18The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
1The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound, 2to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, 3to provide for those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (WEB), public domain.
A prayer you can pray
God, I was hurt, and it still hurts. I give you the pain. When I am ready, help me to forgive, and protect me in the meantime. Heal what is broken in me. Amen.
A next step
Talk to a trusted friend, pastor or counselor. If you need to, set a healthy boundary. Healing takes time, and that is okay.
Something else on your mind?
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US) or call 911. More help.