AP 489: Why It’s OK to Have Regrets + What to Do When You Struggle with Them
It's a pet peeve of mine when people say they "don't have regrets." While I understand what they mean by that, I think it's too dismissive of the lessons we learn from a life fully lived. In fact, I can name several regrets I have, without hesitation. From the way I handled friends and extracurriculars in and after high school, to my own missteps as an emotionally dysregulated young mother, plus a few more examples, you'll see that I am far from perfect.
When regret leads to resentment and shame, it can be more harmful than helpful. What's helpful is learning lessons from our past mistakes…
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