Forgiving yourself is often easier said than done. We’re all our own worst critics, and more often than not, we hold onto our mistakes like badges of shame. But learning to forgive yourself is crucial ...

Endings can awaken guilt and shame for trauma survivors. Learn how the Self-Forgiveness Pool ritual can help release ...

Forgiving yourself is a powerful and transformative act that can bring numerous benefits to your life. It allows you to release the emotional burden and free yourself from the grip of anger and ...

Even in the most loving relationships, there will be times when you are hurt or angered by your partner’s behavior. This can range from smaller annoyances to larger betrayals: if they say the wrong ...

That inner voice blames you, points fingers for giving your heart away, for seeing a sparkle that wasn't real, or for clinging to a hope that never blossomed. But pause for a moment and listen to ...

Forgiveness is often misunderstood. How often have you heard the saying “forgive and forget”? and wondered how to actually achieve that? If only it were as simple as those two words. Declaring ...

Forgiveness was something I first encountered in the dark silence of a Catholic confessional as a child. I still remember the heavy wooden booth, the tiny grate that slid open with a reverberating ...

Be diligent but don’trush the process: Set the intention to forgive and move at your pace knowing it may take days, weeks, months — as long as two years. If you find you aren’t making any headway ...

We’ve all made mistakes in our relationships. Sometimes, all it takes is one slip-up to mess things up. Other times, it’s not a little screw up but a BIG mistake, like cheating. Let’s not sugarcoat it ...

Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, by Fred Luskin; HarperSanFrancisco; 222 pp.; $24.95 Learning how to forgive others can be a key to moving on and living our lives.

I was an absent, alcoholic mother for years before going to rehab for six months. After getting sober, I had to learn to be a parent to my kids. My kids have learned to forgive me, but I am still ...