How do you heal old wounds? It often begins with a sudden realization, or a bold first step. Here, five readers reveal the rewards that come with reaching out and making amends. Sibling Reunion "My ...

Two in five Americans have fought with a family member about politics, according to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric Association. One in five have become estranged over controversial issues, ...

After years of patience, we finally got our 6-year-old daughter Audrey to understand the importance of a sincere apology, and she can do it impressively well. Unfortunately, our hard work is rapidly ...

Being hurt by others is common and can be deeply painful. How we respond can affect our individual and collective well-being. Which raises the question of forgiveness. In the last few decades, ...

It’s Rosh Hashannah, and to mark this holy time of year, Mary and Pat are talking about making amends and practicing forgiveness. Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — begins this evening. The holiday ...

The High Holy Days of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are the biggest days of the year for Jews. "People who have no desire for ritual observance will attend during these holidays," Rabbi Jack Paskoff of ...