Finding Peace When Forgiveness Is Not An Option

Photo by the author, taken at the top of Mount Masada

The day I read my mother’s will (where she specified that I was left out) was the day I was released from years of anger toward her. How I got there is a winding path.

It was not through forgiveness.

Forgiveness is something you do for yourself. When you can forgive someone, it improves your life. It helps you release anger, resentment, and other negative…