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The Power of Forgiveness in Recovery: An Interview with Nicholas Ney
Learning how to forgive is an essential life skill that takes on profound significance in the recovery process. But what is forgiveness? Why is it so important to recovery? In this interview with Nicholas Ney, facilitator of Alta Mira’s forgiveness workshops, we explore what forgiveness looks like and why it can be such a powerful part of healing.
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
Early recovery is a volatile time in which the veil of denial is pulled back and you have an opportunity to confront the hurt, shame, and sorrow that have both contributed to and been caused by your addiction. This is no easy task; for many, it involves exposing yourself to the deep-seated pain masked by your drug or alcohol use, and learning how to sit in that place of discomfort without resorting to self-destructive behaviors.
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3 Simple Steps Toward Forgiving a Loved One That’s Wronged You
When a loved one wrongs you, it can be nearly impossible to move on. But these steps from Nicholas H. Ney, Ph.D., a California-based psychologist who specializes in forgiveness education, can help you let go of hurt feelings and open up your heart again.
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The Power to Forgive
The weekend Shuntai Walker turned 10, she took her birthday money to her father’s house in hopes of a shopping trip. Instead, her father, Charles Hill, “borrowed” the money and sent Shuntai home to her mom’s house. “I was really upset,” she remembers.
Normally her visits with Charles involved picnics, fishing trips, and basketball games, but after that birthday weekend, Shuntai overheard that Charles was addicted to drugs, and her mother forbade her to spend time with him.
Growing up fatherless hurt. “I felt abandoned by him,” says Shuntai. The feeling haunted other parts of her life too: “As an adult, I could never really trust anyone.”
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