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    It is not the case that Calibrating self-forgiveness to the wrongdoer's subjective distress level privileges the offender's psychological comfort over the victim's moral claims.

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    • 1.Self-forgiveness is an internal psychological process; conflating it with moral absolution or public reconciliation misrepresents what's being evaluated.
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    • 2.Wrongdoers' genuine remorse and distress can indicate moral sensitivity and accountability, not mere comfort-seeking avoidance of consequences.
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    • 3.Victims benefit when offenders achieve psychological stability to engage in meaningful repair; completely disregarding offender welfare may undermine reconciliation.
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    • 1.Victims have a moral right to have their harm acknowledged; prioritizing offender comfort can silence or minimize legitimate grievances.
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    • 2.Self-forgiveness based on the wrongdoer's feelings rather than restitution or genuine change enables moral evasion and repeat harm.
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    • 3.Power imbalances mean offenders' distress often receives disproportionate institutional and social attention compared to victims' pain.
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