Why “Forgive and Forget” is Bad Advice for Trauma Survivors
Amanda Ann Gregory
The phrase “forgive and forget” is a common slogan and recommendation. But does it make sense for trauma survivors? While researching for my book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms, I discovered that many trauma survivors, including myself, have been encouraged to forgive their offenders and to forget their offenses. […] The post Why “Forgive and Forget” is Bad Advice for Trauma Survivors appeared first on Amanda Ann Gregory .