What is resentment?
Resentment is often caused by unspoken or unprocessed ________.
Hurt or anger
This emotion happens fast and is meant to protect you
Anger
What is step 1 in the forgiveness process?
Acknowledge the hurt
Forgiveness is mostly for this person
You!
True or False: You can forgive someone without telling them directly
True
True or False: Resentment fades quickly if ignored.
False
This emotion simmers over time and stays inside.
Resentment
This step is about naming and allowing your emotions to happen
Feeling your feelings/emotions
Forgiveness can help reduce this physical symptom of stress.
Racing heart, muscle tension, headaches
This phrase is an example of something you may tell yourself that keeps resentment going.
“They should have known better,” or “It wasn’t fair”?
This metaphor describes how resentment builds silently over time.
A backpack full of bricks
Name one reason why resentment can feel harder to talk about than anger.
it can feel shameful or vulnerable
Forgiveness begins when you make this personal decision
Choosing to let go (if/when you’re ready)?
Letting go of resentment frees up this kind of energy.
Mental/emotional energy and space
When you're forgiving someone but still want space, this helps.
Setting a boundary
Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting ___________.
Someone else to get sick/die
Metaphor: Anger is fire; resentment is this
slow-burning coal
True or False: Forgiveness means reconnecting with the person who hurt you.
False
This metaphor describes how holding a grudge can cause self-harm.
Burning rope or drinking poison metaphor
A healthy way to express resentment without exploding.
journaling, art, or using “I” statements
What are two ways resentment shows up in your body?
Tight chest
Jaw tension
Sleeplessness
Headaches
One way to tell the difference between anger and resentment.
The timeline — anger is immediate, resentment lingers
The final step in forgiveness is replacing pain with this
peace, growth, boundaries, or compassion
Forgiveness helps build this inner resource that supports growth.
self-compassion and emotional regulation
Forgiveness doesn’t change what happened — it changes this.
How it controls and effects you now