When you’ve struggled with addiction, whether it’s an alcohol, drug, or sex addiction, it’s easy to blame yourself. You may have a lot of guilt or shame from your past. Consequently, it may be challenging to forgive yourself for the problems your actions and choices have caused in your own life, let alone the lives of your loved ones. But learning how to forgive yourself is a key aspect of your healing and recovery process.  Why It’s Important to Forgive