Dear Rebecca:

I am so sorry that you were assaulted, that you were assaulted repeatedly, and that it resulted in permanent injury.

“I want to clear any bad karma I have.  Can I do this by donating to charity?  (Since it is not practical or safe for me to contact people concerned)“- I am not a karma expert, but I think that donating to charity is fine, if you keep enough of your resources to take good care of yourself.

“Also, what are my obligations concerning forgiveness to those who have sought to harm me?“- again, I am not a karma expert, but my thought is that you are not obligated to forgive someone who repeatedly assaulted you and caused you permanent injury.

I hope other members who are educated in regard to karma will reply to you. Please feel free to post again anytime and express yourself. I would like to read more from you, and reply further.

anita