For those with complex PTSD and layers of spiritual abuse, forgiveness is often difficult. David shares the quest that led him to include and embrace Christian, 12Step, Jewish, mystical, Buddhist, meditative, and shamanic paths. This presentation offers an understanding of developmental stages of forgiveness work as well as clues to recognizing when an alternative could be liberating. Ethical dimensions of this work include inviting the practitioner to reflect on her/his own path and develop a fluency in other traditions to be able to meet clients where they currently are and explore ways of lightening their loads.