Apologies

Survivors of abuse will frequently ask advocates if they should forgive their ex-partner for the abuse. It's a personal choice that people have to decide for themselves.

Are the abusers out there asking an advocate, friend, or counselor this question:
Should I apologize? It's pretty rare for an abuser to acknowledge the pain and suffering that they have inflicted on their families. And many of them are forgiven by partners, children, friends, and family - without any apology or acknowledgement of wrongdoing.

I like to follow Seth Godin's blog. It has absolutely nothing to do with domestic violence - he's just a super-smart and witty marketing guru. Here is a link to his entry about apologies. Gotta love it because it's short, sweet, and to the point.

http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2123/35136645

Are you in need of apologizing for a transgression or wrong-doing? A great resource for you is the book, The Power of Apology by Beverly Engel.