You snapped.

You raised your voice.

You said something you wish you could take back.

And the guilt hits like a freight train.

Because you promised you’d be safe.

You said you’d be calm.

You meant to be gentle.

But today… you weren’t.

So now what?

You apologize.

Not with excuses.

Not with shame.

But with humility.

You kneel down.

Look them in the eye.

And say, “I’m sorry. I was wrong. I love you. Will you forgive me?”

Because your failures don’t disqualify you.

They humanize you.

And when they see you own your mistakes…

They learn how to own theirs.