How to Forgive: Remember There is a Nazi in You

This is part three of a four part series on learning how to forgive. In this post I look at the need to reframe the offense that happened to you. It’s important to realize that you are capable of doing the very thing that was done to you.

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How To Forgive: Set Boundaries

It’s hard to forgive if someone keeps offending you. Setting boundaries in your relationships will enable you to create space and be able to forgive. This is part two in a series helping you to forgive people in your life.

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How Do I Forgive My Ex?

Forgiving your ex can be a powerful experience that leads to freedom from your past. This post offers the story of one woman who was able to forgive her ex. The post is the beginning of a four part series that will help you to learn the process of forgiveness as well.

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The Anger Behind the Anger

A personal experience with my children helped me to learn something about anger. There are primary and secondary losses that cause our anger. Understanding them is the key to overcoming your anger.

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Forgiveness: Moving on From the Hurt

People often refuse to forgive their offender because they see un-forgiveness as their defender. Their protection. But choosing not to forgive is more like a cancer that slowly eats away at you over time. Is that what you want? Consider another way.

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Forrest Gump, Lt. Dan and the pain of shame

The pain of shame is often associated with failures. Losers. The inadequate. But shame is often rooted in the psyche of the successful purpose. This post looks at the source of the shame that lived deep within Lt. Dan in the movie, Forrest Gump.

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Four Ways to Defuse Hurtful Arguments

Arguments between couples often escalate because hurtful words are used as a shield by people who struggle with shame. How can you defuse arguments and move toward more constructive, healing conversations? This post offers four practical, compassionate ideas to help you respond differently and restore connection.

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