Guilt. Is there a more soul-crushing feeling? Yet, as bad as it is, you may not always recognize the signs of guilt and the detrimental effect it has on your life. Think about a time in the past when you felt guilty. Was that a fleeting feeling or did you spend days, weeks, or months […]
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How to Forgive Your Parents for Abuse (When They’re Not Sorry)
If you have a history of abuse from one or both of your parents, you might have wondered at some point: should I forgive them? It’s hard to live your life with those emotional scars. You’ve probably struggled with feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, depression, resentment, anger, and maybe even rage. You’ve indulged in self-medication. […]