Forgiveness: Incest and Childhood Sexual Abuse

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Forgiveness & Acceptance

Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation; it is the release of resentment or anger. Acceptance is not resignation, but rather, being present to this moment.

"... Forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim.

It’s a gift you give yourself."

--- T.D. Jakes

Radical Acceptance

Sometimes it's difficult to accept what we don't want to be true

While the emotional pain is inevitable, our interpretation of and how we react to the pain (suffering) is optional.

Article

Healing is Possible at Every Moment

Thich Nhat Hanh - Plum Village Video

Once can appreciate how he mindfully, peacefully, and thoughtfully enters and leads this discussion (Dharma talk).

Video

The Nature of Forgiveness

A Personal Story Told by Eckhart Tolle

What is forgiveness? Eckhart Tolle shares a personal story of how he forgave his father.

Video

No Mud, No Lotus

Cultivating acceptance

Learning that life's 'mud' is what offers nutrients for our souls to strengthen and hearts to grow.

Book

Eight Keys to Forgiveness

Greater Good Magazine

Forgiveness can be incredibly difficult. Here is where to start.

Article

Forgiveness

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse

"Forgiveness and grief are processes and not events."

Article

How Can I Forgive You?

The Courage To Forgive, the Freedom Not To

Includes a variety of clinical examples, including a deliberate act of sexual abuse.

Book

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Veterans Health Administration YouTube Playlist

Short but content-rich videos on ACT, which encourages people to embrace thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them.

Videos

The Forgiveness Project

Personal stories from victims and perpetrators of crime & trauma

The Forgiveness Project shares stories of forgiveness in order to build hope, empathy and understanding.

Website

Resources:

Forgiveness & Acceptance

Radical Acceptance

Healing is Possible at Every Moment

The Nature of Forgiveness

No Mud, No Lotus

Eight Keys to Forgiveness

Forgiveness

How Can I Forgive You?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The Forgiveness Project

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