The scene is etched painfully in my memory: the time more than 50 years ago when I took a deep breath and told my long-time boyfriend Mike that I had fallen in love with someone else. He was ...

Many individuals who come into counseling are holding onto unresolved bitterness and resentment toward others who have done them wrong. This anger could relate to their childhood upbringing or failed ...

Before you roll your eyes at yet another lecture about the greatest virtue — forgiving others, I want you to calm down; we are not here for that. Rather, let’s explore what these two words carry ...

It's true. While the idea of "getting even" might offer a fleeting sense of satisfaction, it's a trap. When we dwell on past hurts and fantasize about revenge, we give those who wronged us continued ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Imagine standing on the precipice of a cliff, weighed down by emotional baggage that keeps you from soaring freely. But there is power in letting go. Welcome to the healing journey, ...

Learning how to let go of resentment isn't about forgetting what happened or excusing someone's behavior. Instead, it's about freeing yourself from the emotional grip of the past. It's a journey ...

When the person who wronged you doesn’t seem to face any consequences, holding a grudge can feel like the only way to restore some sort of justice. Sure, they may be completely oblivious to the ...

Ring, ring, ring. Once or twice a day, we get a phone call from our new old friend. Sometimes I find myself stumbling out of bed at 7 or 8 a.m. toward the phone thinking it's important to hear the ...