This is My Story Where Sorry Saved the Situation

There’s something powerful about the word “Sorry.” Not because it erases what was done, but because it acknowledges what someone felt. This is my story, a moment with my first daughter, that reminded me just how healing that small word can be, especially when spoken with sincerity.

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💭 The Morning That Tested My Emotions

It was one of those mornings, everything felt rushed. We woke up late. I was trying to dress both my girls, pack their lunch, and still not be late for work. In that flurry of emotions, I noticed my first daughter was dragging her feet. She seemed unusually slow and unbothered by the chaos. Frustration took over, and I started yelling.

While dressing her younger sister, I asked her to wear her uniform. She looked me straight in the eyes and said, “No.”

I froze. A hundred emotions ran through me. My first instinct was to raise my voice again, or worse, spank her, but deep inside, I knew that wouldn't solve anything. So I took a deep breath and asked her, “What would Jesus do? Would He disobey His parents?”

I saw her face shift. Her eyes softened. She mumbled something and started putting her clothes on.

Inside, I whispered, “Thank you, Jesus.”

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🕊️ The Moment "Sorry" Changed Everything

Then I did something I wasn’t planning to do. I knelt beside her and asked,
“Did mummy do something wrong? Why are you upset?”

She replied softly, “You yelled at me. I didn’t like it.”

That sentence pierced my heart. I paused, held her hand, and said, “I’m sorry. Mummy was overwhelmed and took it out on you. That wasn’t fair. I’ll try to do better.”

She smiled. And just like that, the heaviness left the room. We left the house laughing, smiling, and singing.

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❤️ The Lesson I Learned

That day, I learned that discipline doesn't always mean control, and parenting doesn’t make me too big to say sorry. In fact, children learn more from our humility than our harshness.

By apologising, I showed her that her emotions matter, and that even adults can make mistakes. More importantly, I created a bridge between us, one made of trust, love, and honesty.

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🙏🏽 What Could I Have Done Differently?

I could’ve taken a moment to breathe, instead of letting stress control me. A pause would have given me the chance to respond with patience instead of frustration. I’m learning now that in parenting, and life, a pause is often more powerful than a reaction.

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I would love to invite these amazing friends to share their own stories too:
@blessedlife
@eliany
@kwinberry

Thank you @ngoenyi for this heart-stirring theme.
Let the healing power of “sorry” live on, one story at a time. 💛