What Forgiveness Really Means | Letting Go Without Letting Someone Back In | Brave Moves

What does forgiveness really mean, especially when someone has hurt you deeply?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins explores the complexity of forgiveness and why it is often misunderstood. Inspired by a theme in the show Shrinking, this episode breaks down three important truths: forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation, forgiveness is often about freeing yourself, and forgiveness takes time.This is not an episode about forcing yourself to forgive. It is an honest conversation about letting go, protecting your peace, and understanding that healing does not require reconnecting with the people who hurt you.If you have ever struggled with what forgiveness means, this episode offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective.In This EpisodeWhy forgiveness and reconciliation are not the sameHow forgiveness can help you release anger and reclaim peaceWhy healing is personal and cannot be rushedThe importance of boundaries when processing painA Brave Move to help you think about forgiveness differentlyKey TakeawayForgiveness does not mean forgetting, excusing, or reopening a relationship. Sometimes forgiveness is simply choosing to release yourself from the weight of what happened.If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo... This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliedeluccacollins.substack.com/subscribe