S2E28 | Why is it so hard to forgive?

In today’s episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike is joined by Haleigh and Mikayla for an honest and vulnerable conversation about forgiveness — why it’s difficult, why it matters, and how it transforms us.

Together we explore:

• What makes forgiveness emotionally challenging

• The expectation of an apology vs. forgiving without one

• Why forgiving ourselves often feels harder

• How time plays a role in healing

• The power of making amends and being released from old harm

• The tension between forgiveness and justice

• Forgiving across political, cultural, and identity divides

• What spiritual traditions teach about letting go

• How forgiveness frees us from bitterness, resentment, and cycles of pain

You’ll hear personal stories from all three hosts — some funny, some painful, some surprising — and thoughtful reflection on how forgiveness shows up in relationships, community, and inner life.

Key Themes: forgiveness, spiritual growth, mental health, emotional healing, resentment, letting go, justice, reconciliation, grace, self-forgiveness, Christian spirituality, real-life stories

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Thanks for listening — and join us next week as we continue exploring the beauty and power of forgiveness.