visualize yourself receiving the apology you’ve been waiting for. the closure. maybe it looks like this...

“I am sorry for hurting you. I recognize the pain I put you thru. I apologize for leaving you in the dust, for not taking care of you or listening to your concerns.

You deserve more than that. I am sorry for making you an option & putting the world before you. You are important. I am sorry I refused to be everything you needed in that moment. The truth is, I couldn’t provide for myself so I failed you and that was never okay. I’m sorry

I’m sorry for breaking trust. I’m sorry for doing something you told me not to. I’m sorry for never listening to you. I know you’re right. I’m sorry for the guilt. I hope with time things can improve but I understand if you need to let this go as you’re already new and improved

You deserve the world. I am sorry I wasn’t gentle on you but I see you are gentle on you and I am proud of you for that. It’s not about me. It’s about you. You’ve come far and I will always appreciate you for all you did, all you took, and all you gave. I am sorry.

Sometimes the apology you desire from another is something you need to read in front of a mirror and tell yourself. Foregiveness isn’t about receiving an apology. Foregiveness is for and within you. Once you forgive yourself, you can forgive them. The key to my forgiveness