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Woman Issues Apology For Saying ‘Sorry’ Too Often

It’s recently been brought to my attention that I apologize too often and for this I’m truly sorry.

Now that I’ve taken some time to reflect on my behavior, I can see where apologizing at least a dozen times a day might be excessive. The constant apologizing is mostly subconscious, and a lot of it is directed toward inanimate objects, but that doesn’t excuse it.

I honestly don’t even know why I apologize so often, although I suspect it has to do with internalized misogyny or my terrible self-esteem: Chicken/egg scenario, really.

I consider myself a feminist and I now realize where constantly apologizing for my thoughts and opinions may be a bit counterproductive. This was certainly not my intention.

I take full responsibility and regret my excessive regret. I understand the way my words affect others, including my daughter, who I hope to raise to be a strong, outspoken woman. I don’t want her to feel the need to constantly apologize for her opinions, or to learn this behavior from watching me.

Again, I’m sorry if I have offended or disappointed anyone with my excessive apologizing. It will probably continue to happen, and for this I’m also sorry.

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Joanna McClanahan is an editor at MockMom, as well as a Staff Writer and Social Media Manager at Scary Mommy. She also makes jokes and memes as Ramblin’ Mama. Follow her on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram for more hilarity.