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Scenario

When loving-kindness practice conflicts with healthy boundaries

I've been practicing loving-kindness meditation for my abusive father but it feels like I'm forcing myself to excuse harm and I'm confused about what forgiveness actually means.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Authentic compassion includes the fierce wisdom that protects innocent life, even when that protection requires saying no to harmful behavior.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhism — complete guide?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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