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Why (and How) Forgiveness Can Be Your Key to Emotional Freedom

Forgiveness, photograph of somber woman by Louis Blythe

Photograph by Louis Blythe

Forgiveness is not condoning, but is a necessary step toward emotional healing

As a holistic health practitioner and transformational life coach, I typically work with individuals on a particular area of concern.When I’m invited to speak to a group of people, I try to address a topic of interest with a common denominator — something that allows us to all to be on the same page and

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