Forgiveness may play a crucial role in healing for people who have experienced harm from—and later abandoned—a fundamentalist ...

Although self-harm is not formally classified as an addiction in the DSM-5-TR, some experts argue that it can manifest as a behavioral addiction due to its effects on the brain’s reward system.

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 ...

In songs like "I Don't Mind," Arlo McKinley reflects on loss, addiction, self-forgiveness and navigating this post-pandemic world. His new album is called "This Mess We're In." ARLO MCKINLEY: (Singing ...

“Harboring unforgiveness is like drinking poison and hoping your enemy will die.” — Joyce Meyer This observation is especially true when we consider why people, including Christians, have such a hard ...

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.

“True confession consists of telling our deed in such a way that our soul is changed in the telling it.” —Maude Petre We hear a lot about the importance of forgiving those who have harmed us, but what ...

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, ...

The concept of self-love has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once dismissed as mere narcissism or selfishness, genuine self-acceptance and compassion for oneself now emerge as ...

(The Conversation) — Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, repentance and forgiveness are on many people’s minds. But self-forgiveness is important for personal growth, too. (The Conversation) — As the ...