The Power of Forgiveness

Victoria McGee
4 min readOct 25, 2019

“But remember that forgiveness too is a power. To beg for it is a power, and to withhold or bestow it is a power, perhaps the greatest. ~Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale

This little gem in the pages of The Handmaid’s Tale is profound beyond words. As I sit with it, I scan my heart and soul for places I may be withholding forgiveness from someone.

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Victoria McGee

Author of “A Trauma Toolbox, How to Include Your Soul in Healing Trauma.” Victoria writes & creates in Ventura County, California. victoriamcgee.com