The phrase “forgive and forget” is a common slogan and recommendation. But does it make sense for trauma survivors? While researching for my book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your ...

That plea. That demand. Never Forget. It’s not meant for us. Because we can’t forget. We are haunted by what we remember, 20 years later and likely 20 years from now. As if I don’t remember the moment ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. That’s a tall order and a big question that we all face from ...

On “Forgive & Forget,” Montag initially seems to address a scorned ex-lover, but it soon becomes clear that she’s talking to someone who was much more meaningful. “Damn, you really put me through it, ...

Memory’s ungovernable, a ceaseless shaming pain: you’re either scrambling to retrieve it (rooting around for keys, or the name of some acquaintance) or you’re scrambling away from it, wishing it ...

Although painful or traumatic memories can be difficult to forget, there are ways to manage them. Identifying your triggers, talking to a therapist, memory suppression, exposure therapy, and ...

Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was etched indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection ...