How to properly apologize

YAS TO THE SECOND OMG As Louis C K once wisely said "you don't get to decide if you hurt someone"

Here’s a free printable comic I made to teach kids (and many grownups) how to apologize properly. Teachers and parents, you can download it here and print it for school or home use (no commercial uses allowed). For more free printable posters, visit my boutique in the […]

If you’re familiar with the trauma-informed space, you know that we often talk about the experience of feeling seen, heard, and valued. We talk about creating space at the table for everyone, practicing vulnerability to strengthen relationships, and holding ourselves accountable when we make mistakes. These are all great topics to discuss, but it can prove challenging to distill these larger ideas into practice. But, when we talk about apologizing, we wrap all of these complex concepts up...

How to make your apologies meaningful, and why can it be so hard to say “I’m sorry?” Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about apologies.

When words can't convey, let our actions speak.

How To Sincerely Apologize To Someone You Hurt. A sincere apology is one of the most powerful tools we have for repairing relationships.

Heartfelt apologies can be tough; admitting you were wrong requires introspection, humbling yourself, being vulnerable. But the gracelessness of the person accepting the apology too often exacerbates an already uncomfortable situation. Redditor u/shakakhon posted in r/LifeProHacks about the worst way to react to an apology: