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Forgiving oneself for past communication failures from "summary" of Wish I Could Tell You by Durjoy Datta
Communication failures are like little knots in our lives. They may seem insignificant at the time, but over time, they can tighten, constrict, and make us feel like we're suffocating. We all make mistakes in our communication, say things we regret, hurt the people we care about. And most of the time, we can apologize, make amends, and move on. But what about those times when we can't? When the words are stuck in our throats, when the hurt runs too deep, when the damage is irreparable?It's in those moments that we need to learn how to forgive ourselves. It's easy to get caught up in a cycle of self-blame, self-loathing, and self-punishment. We replay the conversation over and over in our heads, wondering what we could have said or done differently. We beat ourselves up for not being perfect, for not being able to fix everything. But the truth is, none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes, we all stumble and fa...
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