“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 Ever since I was a child, I had a hard time ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every time I heard, "A day will come when you can forgive," I felt a little suffocated.You can continue your daily life even ...

I surveyed a dimly lit room of middle and high school girls deep in reflection. The glow from the string lights made them look radiant, but beneath their beauty, I could see the pain in their eyes. We ...

Taking care of your mental health includes many things, including learning how to forgive yourself. Almost everyone has moments they can't seem to forgive themselves for that randomly resurface in ...

Poet and author Maya Angelou said or wrote, "Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn't know before you learned it." Rating: Incorrect Attribution (About this rating?) For years, people have ...

Divorce can be one of the most challenging life events anyone can endure. The end of a marriage is not just a legal dissolution but often a time of intense emotional upheaval. Among the complex ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The research, published in the journal ...

A necessary part of loving yourself is taking the time to forgive yourself. You will have a hard time loving yourself if you are holding onto anger, shame or hatred because of something you did. Like ...

From an early age, many of us are encouraged to apologize to those we have hurt. “Say sorry to your brother.” “Apologize to your friend for taking her toy.” And this only continues as we get older.