Forgiveness and Forgetting

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Dear Marlon,

I'm not sure I've yet reached the 'like it never happened' stage.  I know
God has given me the ability to forgive this person.  Initially, I was
afraid that I hated the individual and could not even sincerely pray for
him.  It's been about 8 months since the ordeal, and now I'm beginning to
feel a true burden for him when I pray.  I've asked God for resolution, for
forgiveness and the ability to truly love my brother.

I don't believe I can ever trust or respect him again, but I believe I have
sincerely forgiven him.  Are both attitudes impossible?

Matthew