Ep 14: Forgiveness Isn’t About Them, It’s About Releasing the Hold on You

Forgiveness is one of the hardest, most misunderstood parts of healing. We’re often told it’s aboutletting the other person off the hook. But what if it’s not about them at all?In this episode, Naomi Sparks walks you through the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why you don’t need closure to let go, and how to recognize when anger iskeeping you stuck. Let Naomi guide you through a gentle reflection practice to help you identify what forgivenesscould look like for you.This space isn’t about rushing. It’s about reclaiming your peace.ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS:Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“I don’t forgive the people who hurt me because they deserve it. I forgive because I deserve peace.”TO ASK YOURSELF GENTLY:Do I need their apology, or do I need my freedom?💚 Connect with Naomi on IG: @theunapologetictruthh🎧Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING…If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. ❤️ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too. You’re not selfish. You’re healing.This podcast is produced by AOLI.fm.