I was an absent, alcoholic mother for years before going to rehab for six months. After getting sober, I had to learn to be a parent to my kids. My kids have learned to forgive me, but I am still ...

It doesn't matter whether you need to forgive the world, forgive yourself, or forgive another person — I want to teach you how to practice forgiveness. You don’t have to forgive someone, but you gain ...

Without the other's apology, forgiveness can become more difficult. Yet difficulty does not mean impossibility.

Finding peace within yourselves is easier said than done. We’ve all done things we’re not proud of or wished our actions led to different outcomes. Maybe you spent half the month’s food budget on a ...

Thanksgiving is a good opportunity to forgive your loved ones who abandoned you over political differences, according to The Post's Adam Coleman. Drazen - stock.adobe.com We’ve all seen it: Loved ones ...

Forgiving someone is hard. And yet, forgiveness isn't just necessary in our daily lives; it's vital to a healthy life and healthy relationships. Whether it’s trying to forgive someone who personally ...

In all the violence of the past few years, Newsweek contributing editor Ellis Cose was struck by the varying reactions of victims’ families. While some vowed vengeance, others chose the path of ...

“Forgive and forget.” This is familiar advice given for anyone who’s been wronged by someone else. It suggests that forgiving will help you forget the harm that’s been done to you, allowing you to ...

From Jews on Yom Kippur, to Catholics going to confession before Easter, all religions understand the healing power of forgiveness. Everyone can relate to carrying a grudge that's gone on for too long ...

Forgiving others isn’t always easy. When someone hurts you, it can require major strength (and maturity) to take a deep breath, put your ego aside, and accept a sincere apology. But what happens if ...