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Saying I’m Sorry
By Brian Pruitt
If you were to write a letter of apology to your child, what would it say?
The following exercise is designed to help bring healing to your child’s heart by simply saying what you’re sorry for.
Follow the statement, “I am sorry for. . .” by writing things that you want your child to know that you regret. For example: I am sorry for being too busy for you at times, or not attending events that were important to you, etc….
The next section of your letter is what you hope for. So you will follow with “I hope that. . .” For example, I hope that you will continue to invite me to your special events, or that we can start over, etc….
Next, your letter will move into one special moment that you and your child had together and describe that moment, how you felt ,and what you enjoyed about it. For example: I remember teaching you to ride your bike for the first time. I was blessed because you trusted that I would not let you fall. I was so proud when you finally made it down the driveway by yourself. It was one of the joys of my life.
Finally, you will end your letter by telling your child what he or she means to you. For example: I want you to know that you mean the world to me, or how valuable you are to me.
Now it’s up to you to make sure that you get this letter into your child’s hands. If you live with your child, when you see him, hand it to him. If your child lives elsewhere get an address and mail it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Brian Pruitt
CEO & Founder of: Brian Pruitt Motivational
Author of: The Power of Dad
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