Dallas Bragg argues apologies should come from genuine motivation, not obligation. Do your internal healing first to understand why you acted that way. Some people won't want to hear from you, and some relationships can't be repaired, but your healing doesn't depend on their forgiveness.
Here's the part that's going to piss off some people. You don't owe anybody an apology unless you genuinely feel moved to offer one. So let me be clear. If you feel a genuine pull to repair a relationship, if making amends feels like it would bring closure and healing to both parties, absolutely do it. But do it from a place of inspiration, not obligation. The traditional approach says you're incomplete without making amends, that you can't move forward until you've groveled enough. But I'm saying, Do your internal work. Understand the beliefs that drove your behavior. Heal those wounded places. And then from that healed place, if you feel called to reach out, do it. Not because you're trying to prove you're worthy now, but because you genuinely feel inspired in spirit to do it. Some people won't wanna hear from you. Some relationships can't be repaired. Some apologies would cause more harm than good, and that's okay. Your healing doesn't depend on anybody else's forgiveness.
