The Apology Project

by Jeanette Escudero

Letting shit go is more cost-effective than fighting for one’s principles sometimes.”

Amen! Sometimes you just have to walk away-took me a long time to learn this.

Why do I have to be my work? Why am I defined by that?

We spend so much time at work and often use it to define our sense of self. Often the first question when we meet someone is “what do you do?” When maybe we should try to change it to what do you love, what are you most passionate about, or who in your life do you impact?

But as I became successful and realized that no one was tiptoeing around my feelings, I hardened.

The thing is, I like myself enough to not settle for contentment. I’d rather stay single and do the things I love without having to compromise anything for someone else.

I’m tired of feeling guilty for being me. For my profession. It’s not fair, and it’s not something a man would feel.

The point of the project is to apologize, not to be forgiven. I

Having all that anger for all these years seems like a big burden to carry around.

Thank you is the antithesis of sorry. It’s easy to say and only brings joy to people. I need to say it more often.

Not all love stories end with a big gesture of love. Some just end.

And it turns out that apologizing really does set you free. It’s not about the person you’ve hurt; it’s about letting it go so you can move on.