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Forgive Mom & Dad Day

Forgive Mom & Dad Day is held on March 18. This event in the second decade of the month March is annual.

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Two benefits of either forgiving your parents to their faces or releasing feelings of resentment privately are inner peace and acceptance. These are the things that allow a person to move past anger, bitterness, regret and blame. Let your parents back into your heart. People who forgive also become more hopeful, optimistic and compassionate and have enhanced conflict resolution skills.

Recommendation to parents. Try structuring the apology stating the effects of your behavior first. This will show others you are most remorseful about hurting them.

Always be sincere when apologizing. If you struggle with personal apologies, try writing it in a letter.

Practicing forgiveness can have powerful health benefits. Observational studies, and even some randomized trials, suggest that forgiveness is associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and hostility; reduced substance abuse; higher self-esteem; and greater life satisfaction.

Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts

Quilting Day on March 16 (this is a popular craft and art - embroidery, applique, patchwork, quilted fabric - two pieces of fabric stitched through through, between which there is a layer of batting or other non-woven material);