If you’re like most people, forgiveness can sometimes seem impossible.  Maybe you feel like the person who hurt or wronged you doesn’t deserve your forgiveness.  Forgiveness can be tough. Let’s review what it is, and what it is not.

While authentic physical ailments do exist, your mental state affects your physical state more than you might realize. It may seem like an abstract idea to connect your physical discomfort to your past trauma. Still, tracing it back may be more straightforward than you think.

Anger is an unpleasant emotion. Some people feel like they’re constantly angry because of the trauma they’ve experienced. But, despite how scary anger can feel, it’s actually an important part of trauma recovery.