"Sorry"...

 By: Connie J..., March 9, 2024

How often do you say, "Sorry", when you express your feelings to someone you're close to; or even work with? If it's almost all the time, maybe it's time to "reboot" your "sorry meter".


I think I've used the word, "Sorry", so much in my life, I feel like it sometimes loses it's credibility. I literally walked into a chair in my friend's dining room, once, and said it!!! THAT'S a problem!!!


I have recently decided to really reign in my apologies. Not that I am turning cold-hearted; just that I really am NOT responsible for everything bad in the world, or for everyone's choices - amiright??!

I have a tendency to "overshare" (definite sign of trauma); and attempt to "help" people when I know they're not making good choices (not just by my standards, either).


This stops, now - we may have ONE conversation, where I express my concerns; but after that, they're on their own. I'm no one's Mother, or babysitter. Also, this is my life-goal - so I will keep working til I "get it right"; then can move on to another part of my "Healing Process".

You have to give yourself a little grace, or you just end up bitter. NO ONE is perfect, and "gets it right the first time, every time". It's in the knowledge, and effort you put in, that makes all the difference.


Now, just how often do YOU tell people "Sorry", for things you're not responsible for?

Thank you, and have a good day, and be safe... #ENDtheSILENCEofVIOLENCE #dviseverywhere #domesticviolence #growin2024 #awareness #protectyourself #besafe

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