Healing: How Do I Forgive a Parent Who Hurt Me? 7 Biblical Steps to Release the Pain Forgiving a parent for childhood wounds is one of the most difficult spiritual journeys a person can take. It requires navigating the complex intersection of deep-seated trauma, biblical commands, and the human need for emotional safety and restoration. The Direct Answer: How to Forgive a Parent To forgive a parent who hurt you, you must first acknowledge the reality of the wound and under