I wrote an apology letter to my old boss in Portland, then burned it.

I was still mad about a project that went wrong five years ago, so I wrote a long letter explaining my side. Instead of sending it, I took it to my fire pit and watched it burn. It felt silly, but the next day, I didn't feel angry anymore. Has anyone else tried something physical like that to let go of an old apology?

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parkerbrown2mo ago

Ever try writing a new letter with what you learned since?

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the_wesley2mo ago

What you learned since could totally change the opening line.

emmahayes2mo ago

That Hemingway rewrite advice.

spencer_coleman2mo ago

Honestly that rewrite advice never clicked for me. Feels like polishing a car you already decided to drive. The messy first draft has its own energy that gets lost if you overthink it.