Dear evasoul:

I understand. Well, if you are silent to those people (who gossiped about you and I believe you referred to them as “toxic”) – and you already forgave them, no longer holding a grudge, then you can smile to them when you see them, ask: “How are you?” Say “have a nice day” or “enjoy your lunch!” and such. Just don’t get into conversations with them. Simple, short pleasantries with a genuine smile (for the good times you had with them way earlier) will do, don’t you think?

anita