Forgiveness is often talked about as something we should do—but what does it actually mean to forgive someone who hurt you deeply?  

In this episode of the Differentiated Love and Sex Podcast, Jackie Aston (certified therapist) and Catherine Robuck (relationship coach) explore the complex reality of forgiveness in relationships.

They discuss what it means to live with painful experiences that can’t be undone, how resentment can weigh on us over time, and why forgiveness doesn’t necessarily mean forgetting, excusing, or staying in the relationship.  

Together they talk about:

• Why some wounds never fully go away

• The difference between forgiveness and rebuilding trust

• How resentment can keep us tied to past pain

• Why forgiving someone doesn’t mean dropping your boundaries

• How understanding someone’s history can create compassion

• Why forgiveness is ultimately an individual process