“I can’t forgive him. I’ve tried for years, but I just can’t,” said Craig, referring to his father, who neglected him throughout his childhood. “I know it’s because I’m a bad person. Good people ...

Forgiving yourself can be a sign of moral growth − but only if you put in the work. Stephanie Verhart/E+ via Getty Images As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and ...

Have you ever felt that crushing weight of guilt or shame after crossing a personal boundary or ignoring a value you hold dear, and then found it nearly impossible to forgive yourself? It’s like ...

We tend to be harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. And sometimes, we beat ourselves up for even the tiniest mistakes (guilty!). But whether you've made huge mistakes or tiny ones, ...

I am in recovery for the first time after using drugs for more than 10 years. I feel like crap for some of the things people are telling me I did while I was using. I am so ashamed of my actions. I am ...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery First Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use treatment services in South Florida, is hosting an upcoming community talk on ...

This workbook is filled with proven skills and strategies for lasting recovery—rooted in groundbreaking research from the Stanford Forgiveness Project. With substance use disorders reaching epidemic ...

Life is not always fair. I know people who are or have been in difficult situations. Often forgiveness and love help them in navigating life. That means self-forgiveness, too. I listened to a person ...

Dear Amy: I recently found out that my husband of 15 years has been cheating off and on for five years. He just ended a five-month relationship with a woman he met at a bar. I unearthed this situation ...

You’ve probably heard phrases like “toxic person” and “toxic positivity,” but what about “toxic forgiveness”? While you won’t find the phrase in a textbook, you’ll probably be able to relate to the ...

It’s really easy to swear you’d never forgive someone who cheated. But real-life relationships are messy, layered, and ...