An Open Letter

Dear everyone,

I want to apologize.

For the things I’ve said and done that hurt you: I’m sorry.

For the times when you needed me to say or do something, and my silence and inaction hurt you: I’m sorry.

For the things I said without thinking them through: I’m sorry.

For the things I said deliberately, knowing that they would hurt: I’m sorry.

For the times I let my need to be right run away with me: I’m sorry.

For the times I kept silent to avoid losing the respect of others: I’m sorry.

For the things I tried to hide without acknowledging them: I’m sorry.

For the things I allowed to become habits: I’m sorry.

If there is something specific I’ve done, that you want to bring up with me now, feel free to do so. Otherwise, know that I am sorry, and in the year to come I will try my best to be a better, less hurtful, and more caring person.