Letting Go of the Past Does Not Mean Forgetting What Happened

Letting go of the past does not mean forgetting what happened. Many trauma survivors struggle with moving forward because they fear it means erasing their experiences. But healing is not about pretending the past did not happen—it is about making peace with it so it no longer controls your future. Learn what letting go really means, why holding onto pain is unhealthy, and how to find emotional freedom while still honoring your story.