Forgiveness - A story of personal growth and redemption by Awhina Mikaere - Coromind Issue 6, 2023

Forgiveness had always been role-modelled to me by my amazing nana (Aunty Ada) and her uncompromising Christian beliefs that she lived out in her everyday life. She always said that we should forgive and love others. She was known for helping and loving others no matter their backgrounds or indiscretions. As a child, I didn’t understand the idea of this or the impact her teachings would have later in my life.I believe the realisation of what forgiveness is came through...www.coromind.nz