Quote:
Originally Posted by Racki
A big part of the story is focused on the lack of remorse, the lack of a direct apology. I'm curious, did any of those kids ever try to make amends? If they did, would it have meant something to you if it was honest and sincere? I have genuine empathy for you.
I was bullied a little bit from ages 10 to 13 but it wasn't anything like you described. I was always big for my age so I was bullied by two kids older than me. I'm not condoning what I did but I got my retribution when I was about 20. I'm not condoning violence but I have to be honest. Felt pretty good.
|
No one ever did attempt to reach out to make amends, but if they had it would have meant the world to me. To know that they realized the trauma they have inflicted, to show even a hint of remorse would have been huge. And I would have accepted and forgiven whole heartedly. As it sits I hold no ill will, cause holding a grudge is against my nature, but forgiveness must be earned and no one has earned that from my past.