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What does it mean?
Accepting responsibility for past actions can lead to mutual forgiveness.
In plain terms
Admitting fault allows us to forgive each other.
What can you take from it?
Taking blame can pave the way for forgiveness.

Where it applies

  • aftermath of hurt
  • relationship repair
  • acceptance

Putting it to work

  • acknowledging harm
  • seeking reconciliation

Questions to consider

  • Does admitting fault always help?
  • What makes forgiveness hard?

Another view

Forgiveness is not always possible even with admission.

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