The experience I gained at age 21 would be useful if I were ever 21 again. But I'm 71 and new at it and keep making age 71 mistakes.
It is not only possible to be the person you pretend to be, but there is less effort involved.
If you can't forgive and forget, pick one.
What is a mom but the sunshine of our days and the north star of our nights.
Every day ask yourself, "What would I do today if I were a better person?
Life is too short to hold a grudge, also too long.