DOES TIME TRULY HEAL ALL WOUNDS ?

 In some countries, a person convicted of murder may face the death penalty, while in others, they are sentenced to life in prison. These different approaches to justice highlight a universal question: how do we deal with the most severe crimes?

Over time, the feelings of those affected by a crime often change. There are cases where, years after the event, the victim's family may forgive the perpetrator. The intense anger and grief they felt initially begin to fade, replaced by a new perspective. This shift doesn't mean the crime was acceptable or that the pain has vanished. It simply means that time has allowed them to process their emotions and build a new life.

This idea can also be seen in relationships. When a couple decides to get a divorce, their initial anger might make them believe they can't stand to be near each other. But years later, the situation might feel less significant. They may have moved on, and the importance of the past conflict lessens. This doesn't erase the hurt or the fact that things went wrong. Instead, it shows how people's feelings and priorities can evolve.

One of the most challenging aspects of these situations is the pressure society puts on us. We often expect people to either hold a grudge forever or to completely forgive and forget, pretending the pain never happened. It's remarkable how society tries to dictate how we should feel or act in our relationships, whether with a former partner or someone who has wronged us.

Many people choose to get back together or forgive, but this decision doesn't change the fact that one or both parties were at fault. It is a deeply personal choice to try again. What works for one person may not work for another. Each individual has unique feelings, needs, and expectations.

Instead of trying to predict or dictate what others should do, perhaps we should allow people to decide for themselves how to handle their relationships—with forgiveness or with resentment. We can focus on our own lives and relationships, rather than imposing our expectations on others.