Feelings + Overwhelm / kids · teens · adults / Script
Repair Script
A real apology, not a spiral.
What this is for
ADHD slips — a missed plan, a forgotten reply, an interruption — often get met with either avoidance or over-apologising.
When to use it
Any time you've caused friction and want to address it directly instead of letting it sit.
What you leave with
A bounded, specific apology with one real change attached, so it lands instead of asking them to manage your guilt too.
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What actually happened? Say it plainly.
Pick one to keep going.
Why this can help
Specific, bounded apologies rebuild trust faster than vague or excessive ones, because they show the other person you understand what went wrong and have a real plan.
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