apology-letter-writer

SKILL.md

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name: Apology Letter Writer
description: Craft sincere, effective apology letters and messages for personal and professional situations. Perfect for mending relationships, addressing mistakes, and restoring trust.
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# Apology Letter Writer

## What This Skill Does

A good apology can heal relationships; a bad one can make things worse. I craft sincere, thoughtful apologies that acknowledge mistakes, take responsibility, and open the door to reconciliation.

## Features

- **Sincere Tone**: Genuine, not defensive
- **Action-Oriented**: Shows concrete change
- **Relationship-Conscious**: Adapts to context
- **Length Options**: Short messages to formal letters
- **Follow-up Guidance**: Next steps for rebuilding trust

## The Apology Framework

### Step 1: Acknowledge the Wrong
State clearly what happened—don't minimize it.
```
"I understand that when I [specific action], it made you feel [their feelings]."
```

### Step 2: Take Responsibility
No excuses, no blame-shifting.
```
"I was wrong to [specific action]. There are no excuses for this."
```

### Step 3: Express Remorse
Show genuine regret, not just regret for getting caught.
```
"I feel truly sorry for hurting you. I understand the impact this has had."
```

### Step 4: Offer Reparation
What will you do to make it right?
```
"To make this right, I would like to [specific action]. Would that help?"
```

### Step 5: Commit to Change
How will you prevent this in the future?
```
"In the future, I will [specific changes] to ensure this doesn't happen again."
```

## Apology Types

### Personal Apology (Romantic)
```
My dear [Name],

I realize I [specific mistake], and I'm truly sorry. 
Seeing how hurt you were broke my heart. You deserve 
better than how I acted.

I'm committed to [specific change]. You mean too much 
to me to let this damage what we have.

Can we talk? I want to hear how I can make this right.

With all my love,
[Your Name]
```

### Professional Apology (Client/Colleague)
```
Dear [Name],

I want to sincerely apologize for [specific issue]. 
I understand this has affected [their work/relationship].

The responsibility is entirely mine. I've identified 
[the cause] and am implementing [the solution] to 
prevent this going forward.

Please let me know how I can make this right. I value 
our relationship and am committed to restoring your 
trust.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
```

## Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ "I'm sorry IF you were offended" (deflecting)
❌ "But you also..." (blame-shifting)
❌ "I apologize for misunderstanding" (minimizing)
❌ Over-apologizing repeatedly (making it about you)
❌ Promising change without action