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What we get wrong about forgiveness, and why it matters

Suzanne Freedman
All your life you’re told forgiveness is for you. But we’re never told why it’s for you. It means you’re working on owning your life.
Shani Tran
Therapist and Founder, The Shani Project
Forgiveness is nothing less than the way we heal the world. We heal the world by healing each and every one of our hearts. The process is simple, but it is not easy.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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What we get wrong about forgiveness, and why it matters

Suzanne Freedman
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Choosing to forgive can be a good practice for us regardless of how the offending party has reacted, writes Suzanne Freedman.

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