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This Is Not Only An Apology, But A Thank You

The lessons you taught me have turned me into someone who is more mindful and attentive to the repercussions of my actions

Takara Tylar Robinson
Jun 13, 2016
West Virginia University
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This Is Not Only An Apology, But A Thank You
From Up North

Hello,

Hurt people hurt people. It’s not an excuse, validation or a shrewd way to victimize myself, it’s just the truth. I should open this letter by apologizing from the bottom of my heart for any emotional injury I may have caused. It has never been my intention to source myself as the cause of any pain you may have endured, even if just for a short time. I’ve realized as I have gotten older that everything, however, does happen for a reason, and I hope through the trivial journey of life you have forgiven me, all others and yourself for the bumps in the road. I have been hurt countless times and I am all too familiar with the debilitation that accompanies the anger and tears. It makes me sick to my stomach to think that maybe for a short time I have emotionally encumbered you. I am sorry.

This letter isn’t only an apology, but I am also here to say thank you…

The lessons you taught me have turned me into a person that I finally feel confident enough to love.

The lessons you taught me have turned me into someone who is more mindful and attentive to the repercussions of my actions.

The lessons you taught me have shown me how to fully embrace forgiveness and understanding.

The lessons you taught me have shown me that I am in no position to judge any man or woman in their walk in life.

While I am regretful that these lessons were learned at your expense, I am thankful that God gave me the strength to take heed and grow as a young woman in Him. I know you are likely and perhaps rightfully unconcerned with the lessons I have learned, but it is not all about me. Understand that people are human, and nobody, including yourself, is ever going to be perfect or forthright 100% of the time. Gossiping, name calling and exacerbating any particular issue will not right the situation. By the same token, however, I am in no position to tell someone how to handle their pain, but two wrongs never make a right...especially if the damages of your response outweigh the initial harm that was done to you. To the people that this letter applies to, I hope your life is developing into everything God has intended for you. Again, I am sorry.

Sincerely,

Takara

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