The journey of self-forgiveness: finding inner-peace and self-love
Forgiving yourself is one of the most courageous and transformative acts of self-love. Often, we find it easy to extend compassion to others but much harder to do the same for ourselves. From choices we've made in relationships to decisions we wish we had approached differently, it’s easy to get caught in a vicious cycle of regret, guilt, and blame. I know this because I’ve walked this path myself, both as a therapist and as a woman who has made mistakes and felt the weight of my own choices....
The Journey of Forgiveness: A Path to Inner Healing and Personal Growth
Forgiveness is often seen as a singular act, a quick decision to move on from past hurts.
However, from my experience as a therapist and also a woman whose endured a lot of negative and traumatic experiences with others throughout my life (a lot), I’ve learned that forgiveness is more accurately described as a process - an evolving journey that requires time, self-awareness, and compassion ( a lot of compassion). Understanding forgiveness in this way can lead to deeper emotional healing and personal growth and I thought I would share a little about what I think that process looks like…