I want to know

Hey guys. If you can, please give me your opinion on these questions and if you can a biblical answer. I would like to hear your thoughts on these.. Just something I'm struggling with and really need help with..Its hard for me to explain the situation because I don't want to go in to detail on here or cause more drama. ... sorry. you don't have to answer all of them. maybe just a few. whatever you feel will help. Thank you!!

1. Is forgiveness a conscious choice, or an emotional state?

2. How do we forgive when we don't want to forgive? How do we translate the decision to forgive into a change of heart?

3. How will we know if we have truly forgiven?

4. Is it okay to feel anger and want justice for the person we need to forgive?

5. When you forgive someone, does the bitterness go away?

6. How do you forgive someone who isn't willing to accept responsibility for what they have done?

This is a real issue. I'm not just bored. I really need personal and biblical advice... And maybe someone else out there is struggling with the same issue? I am praying about this and I am searching for answers by reading the bible. But I could use some help with this.

Thank you!!