If I no longer feel rage at the one who hurt me, does this mean I have forgiven?
Forgiveness concerns the willingness to give mercy to the one who was unfair. Your emotions play a part, but they are not the entire essence of forgiveness. In other words, some people reduce their anger by saying, “Well, this person is not worth the effort.” Dismissing another person might lessen anger, at least temporarily, but I have found it rarely solves deep, abiding anger. Forgiveness likely would be more effective for you in the long run.
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