#95 - I’m Sorry Isn’t Weak: Why Forgiveness Takes Grit

What if forgiveness isn’t about being ready, but about being honest with where you are right now?In this heartfelt Girls Gone Gritty episode, Farley and Jen tackle one of the hardest human experiences: forgiveness. They break the myth that forgiveness has a deadline and remind listeners that it’s okay to pause relationships, conversations, and even apologies when something feels too close to home. Forgiveness, they explain, is not about forgetting, excusing, or instantly reconciling. It’s about freeing yourself from carrying resentment that drains your energy and shapes your life.Through personal stories of broken friendships, weddings, family rifts, and reconnections decades later, the hosts show how forgiveness is often a long process. They walk through practical stages like recalling what happened, building empathy, deciding what you want, and letting go when you’re ready. The episode also highlights the importance of clear communication, especially avoiding reactionary texts, and considering the unseen struggles others may carry.This conversation is a reminder that forgiveness is grit in action. It’s messy, personal, and powerful, and it can open the door to peace, healing, and healthier boundaries, especially during the holidays.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro1:23) Holidays, Emotions, And Social Pressure(6:27) Why Saying “I’m Sorry” Is So Hard(7:30) What Forgiveness Really Means(9:10) A Friendship Lost For 25 Years(12:37) The Five Stages Of Forgiving(14:31) Pausing Relationships Without Guilt(19:16) Why Texting Makes Conflict Worse(21:13) Owning Mistakes Without Defensiveness(27:09) Understanding Neurodivergence And Behavior(30:22) Grit In Action And Real-World Courage(34:04) Mending Fences Starts With One Step(34:31) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty