Psychology Today | 18.07.2026 00:28
Shortly after my mother died, I participated in a restorative justice circle. I have attended many circles over the years as part of my work in forensic psychology, and each one has reminded me that every person carries a story that is often invisible to others. Participants come together to talk about experiences that have affected their lives while everyone else listens with respect and without interruption. I arrived expecting to hear another meaningful discussion. I did not expect the experience to affect me personally.
