We tend to be harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. And sometimes, we beat ourselves up for even the tiniest mistakes (guilty!). But whether you've made huge mistakes or tiny ones, ...

Shame is a persistent emotion. It can hang on long after you have escaped an emotionally abusive relationship. Every time you make a mistake, have a bad day, or experience a setback, your ex-partner’s ...

It's not a term we hear often. It is commonly eclipsed by literature, articles, and speakers touching on the topic of how to forgive others. In Alcoholics Anonymous, we are taught to forgive those who ...

"It’s hard to forgive others. It’s hardest to forgive yourself. But it’s the most important step you’ll ever take. This ...

My wife, my child and I were living abroad some years ago when I fell in love with someone else. After we left the area, it became a full-fledged affair; my family and I had to be separated for family ...

Dear Amy: Twenty years ago, I had an affair that ended my marriage (after 15 years together). I am extremely remorseful and even though I have apologized to my ex (and he has forgiven me), I can’t ...

I was an absent, alcoholic mother for years before going to rehab for six months. After getting sober, I had to learn to be a parent to my kids. My kids have learned to forgive me, but I am still ...

Dear Amy: Twenty years ago, I had an affair that ended my eight-year marriage (after 15 years together). I am extremely remorseful and even though I have apologized to my ex (and he has forgiven me), ...

DEAR AMY: Twenty years ago, I had an affair that ended my eight-year marriage (after 15 years together). I am extremely remorseful and even though I have apologized to my ex (and he has forgiven me), ...

Dear Amy: Twenty years ago, I had an affair that ended my eight-year marriage (after 15 years together). I am extremely remorseful and even though I have apologized to my ex (and he has forgiven me), ...

On Sunday, the HGTV star shared a lengthy post on Instagram where she opened up about her three painful divorces and the work she had to do to move forward and build a happier life. In her September ...