"It’s hard to forgive others. It’s hardest to forgive yourself. But it’s the most important step you’ll ever take. This ...

Forgiving yourself for mistakes you've made in the past can be difficult, but it’s important for many reasons. The benefits of self-forgiveness go far beyond simply feeling better — it can improve ...

As the idea of forgiveness grows in popularity, so does the idea of forgiving the self. This essay aims to offer guidelines on self-forgiveness in general and then to suggest when, and when not, to ...

Forgiveness is a powerful and transformative act that involves letting go of resentment, anger, and the desire for revenge. It is not about condoning or forgetting the actions that caused harm, but ...

As early as our preschool days, we’re taught the meaning and merits of forgiveness. Whether another child snatched our favorite toy or our big brother pulled our pigtails, letting go of grudges seemed ...

When I felt slighted by our couples therapist a while back, I overreacted and caused a stir. My husband left him a message, demanding an apology. My therapist eventually said he was sorry, and I ...

Psychologist Buyisile Mncina reveals why true forgiveness means releasing the past without reconciliation - and how it ...

Think about the last time someone hurt you. Maybe they apologized, maybe they didn’t; but over time, you found a way to let it go. Now think about the last time you made a mistake. Are you still ...

It takes a lot of guts to live through a traumatic abusive relationship, so I want to congratulate you on your journey to loving yourself again. You are reinventing your inner strength so that you can ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Forgiveness Day. We often think of forgiveness as something we offer to others; we tend to forget that the most important form of forgiveness is self-forgiveness.