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Big feelings

Apologies that mean nothing

The problem "Sorry" is said through gritted teeth.

The hack Replace "say sorry" with "what can you do to help fix it?" A drawing, a snack, a hug, a fix. Repair teaches real accountability, which a forced word never does.

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