How to forgive yourself when you've done something Wrong a few key pointers here at Urban Legends and Stranger Truths. First of all, most of us can recall times when we've caused harms. Guilt and reflection can be worthwhile, but sometimes people find it excessively hard to accept what they did. Self forgiveness is about addressing your past, to move forward. Trying to make things right, rather than avoiding or dwelling on what you did wrong can help you to get past that guilt