1818 || apologies vs. repair

Make Your Damn Bed · Aug 8, 2026 · 8m

Sometimes the kindest and wisest thing you can do in a relationship is clearly and concisely distance yourself from it until you figure out how to navigate it more appropriately.

To develop a robust grief process we must 1. Mourn what is lost. 2. Name what is good. 3. Release what was not.

Stepping back, creating distance, and taking space are crucial aspects to the healing process.

There is huge difference between a well intentioned apology and real long term repair. If you have a conflict or suffer from a betrayal your brain and body can’t just lean into a well worded and well intentioned…