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A recently documentary being aired on PBS stations called "As We Forgive" highlights the struggles of the people who survived that country's genocide. Beyond the idea that forgiveness can be present in a land where so much unnecessary death and evil occurred , Rwanda is unique for putting the people that committed genocide living within the communities of the victims' families. The concept of forgiveness in this scenario is not as intriguing as much as the space allowed for people to speak, listen, and try to understand someone else. Instead of isolation people in conflict are finding space within their hearts for the possibility of a peaceful mutual survival. The best endings are the ones least expected and hard won. This is probably why I keep trying to create space for providers and patients to discuss, listen, learn, understand the other's perception and experience. In an age where legislators are finally starting to "get it" and demanding through l...