Let’s be honest: when it comes to forgiveness, we’re not going to pretend it doesn’t f*cking suck sometimes. Even though it’s natural and normal for other people to make us feel bad from time to time, ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

If you had experienced a serious hurt or offense 25 years ago and you wanted to forgive, you generally would look to simple willpower or perhaps religion for the strength to do so. Science had little ...

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

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 ...

Contrary to popular opinion, it is 100 percent unnecessary to forgive other people in order to deeply heal and transform your own life. The idea that in order to be able to move on, we must first ...

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 ...