Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay

We like to think that the chapter is closed once we’ve forgiven someone. But now and then, a thought sneaks in: Did they ever regret what they did to me? After everything — the loyalty, the honesty, the years of showing up — how could they just walk away or betray that? And suddenly, we’reContinue reading “Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay”

Running Away vs. Moving On: Embracing Self-Validation

There’s a profound difference between running away from a situation and truly moving on. Sometimes, when hurt or wronged, we feel an urge to confront someone directly to secure closure, to offer one last explanation, or to prove, in some grand way, that we weren’t defeated by their lack of faith in us. These impulsesContinue reading “Running Away vs. Moving On: Embracing Self-Validation”