How Forgiveness Can Be Toxic

How pressuring people to forgive can cause more harm than good

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In every book, article, podcast, and video about surviving trauma that I’ve come across, both survivors and specialists always mention the importance of forgiveness. As a survivor of child abuse, I’ve heard it all when it comes to how I should and shouldn’t deal with my trauma. Forgiveness has been pushed on me…