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Mar 2023
25m 25s

Is “Forgive and Forget” Healthy Advice?

HEALTHLINE MEDIA
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Since childhood, most of us have been socialized to “forgive and forget.” We’ve been told that to do anything else risks our mental health and causes emotional pain. But is that actually good advice? Does forgiving someone actually increase our mental stability? Join us as today’s guest explains why this simplistic idea doesn’t always work for people and how ... Show More
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