Can't Think To Say Sorry

[Dimo]

Is it the experience of Supporters that Sufferers rarely apologise for anything other than for having PTSD ?

 

[Fafuso]

I've gotten to a point in my recovery where I'm no longer sorry that I have PTSD anymore. It is just something that I have. If my supporter can't deal with that, then they can't deal with that (I understand), but damn them to hell if they are going to make me feel guilty for having what I have, I've done that for way too long. Does that excuse me to act like an asshole? No, of course not, but it does mean I'm going to struggle with some things. If I am taking it upon myself to highlight those things through the use of a therapist and work on those issues than I am doing my part to get better, if I am not doing those things than shame on me.

 

[Bakal]

I very very rarely ever get an apology. It'd be nice to get one every once in awhile after being ripped a new one.

 

[Azuro]

I apologize way too much. I think there is a difference between apologizing for having PTSD and apologizing for offensive behaviour. I don't get angry or lash out so I don't need to apologize to my supporter, but do for the impact it has on his life.

 

[Asu]

I apologise for absolutely anything...comes natural to me. I have noticed over the years though that men in general ( non Ptsd ) have a problem with apologising verbally.....but have watched behaviours, that are subtle, which are their way of saying sorry.

To me, it's the actions that are taken to improve behaviour that's important, not a verbal apology that can be quickly forgotten the moment the words have passed their lips.