10 Good Reasons To Apologize — Especially For Old Stuff
Increased self-esteem
Haboring guilt and shame can have disastrous effects on one’s self-esteem, which is why there is power in apologizing to the people you care about. You expose the misstep, accept accountability, forgive yourself, and release the guilt. If after all of that, you’re still finding it difficult to let go of the shame, it can be helpful to connect with a therapist.