Are You a Prisoner of your Pain and Past? 4 Steps to Forgiveness and the Power to Letting Go

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A Really Good Cry

10/12/24·22m 3s

Why is it so hard to forgive and let go?

I’ve been there–caught up in replaying moments where other people hurt me, and waiting for apologies that never come. And honestly? It’s exhausting.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own struggles with forgiveness and the surprising things I’ve learned about how much holding onto pain can weigh us down. We’ll talk about what forgiveness really is (hint: it’s not about them), how our emotions affect us physically, and some simple practices that can help us let go and feel lighter.

If you’re ready to stop letting the past take up so much space and make room for peace and joy, this one’s for you

What Was Discussed:

00:00 Intro

01:08 Do we really need an apology to heal?

04:05 Getting hurt is just part of life

04:54 The impact of pent-up emotions on your body

05:36 Just let it go

06:29 Forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about you

08:09 Forgiveness is strength, not weakness

10:22 How journaling helps you heal

12:33 Putting forgiveness in God’s hands

15:53 The 4 steps to forgiveness