Why Some People Can’t Forgive Themselves–and How Others Break Free

The key difference is in how people think about time and responsibility.
Why Some People Can’t Forgive Themselves–and How Others Break Free
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We’ve all had moments that we can’t stop replaying: a careless comment, a choice that hurt someone, a silence when we should have spoken up.

For some people, those memories—the scene, the words, or the look on someone’s face—stay painfully vivid. They linger like fresh wounds, making self-forgiveness feel out of reach for years.

Cara Michelle Miller
Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.