Healing often begins the moment we stop judging ourselves. Many people are kind to others but harsh toward their own mistakes. Self-compassion means speaking to yourself with the same understanding you’d offer a friend. When you forgive your past, accept your present, and believe in your worth, your emotional wounds start to close. Healing takes time, and there will be setbacks — but self-compassion softens the pain and builds inner strength. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being patient with yourself as you grow and rebuild.