Have you ever felt that crushing weight of guilt or shame after crossing a personal boundary or ignoring a value you hold dear, and then found it nearly impossible to forgive yourself? It’s like ...

Forgiving yourself can be a sign of moral growth − but only if you put in the work. Stephanie Verhart/E+ via Getty Images As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and ...

In songs like "I Don't Mind," Arlo McKinley reflects on loss, addiction, self-forgiveness and navigating this post-pandemic world. His new album is called "This Mess We're In." ARLO MCKINLEY: (Singing ...

“True confession consists of telling our deed in such a way that our soul is changed in the telling it.” —Maude Petre We hear a lot about the importance of forgiving those who have harmed us, but what ...

We tend to be harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. And sometimes, we beat ourselves up for even the tiniest mistakes (guilty!). But whether you've made huge mistakes or tiny ones, ...

Some people struggle to forgive themselves because they remain stuck in cycles of guilt, shame, and self-condemnation that threaten their sense of identity and agency, according to a study published ...

Dear Eric: I am 57, and I am the fourth of five siblings. My adolescent years were marked by loneliness, fear, bullying from others because of my weight and anxiety. I had no outlet to express myself ...

(This is the last post in the series about Ana and Jacob.) Eating disorder behaviors often evoke criticism or contempt from both the person who used the behavior (self-directed) and their partner ...

At the age of seven, I made a decision that would stay with me for life. I stole money from my mom’s wallet. It wasn’t some elaborate heist – just a child’s impulsive action. But the consequences ...

(The Conversation) — Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, repentance and forgiveness are on many people’s minds. But self-forgiveness is important for personal growth, too. (The Conversation) — As the ...