Depends on the context

1) with therapy, nothing seems to be out of bounds. In fact I'm worried that when we get to more intimate subjects that somehow I'll embarrass or offend T by being very literal.

2) with direct family, I have lost the battle with my ability to promise better outcomes, like my ability to remember better next time, or to not be so impulsive. I can't in good conscience, promise something that I have so many experiences of failure with, despite my best intent and efforts.

Basically I can't say "I'm sorry, I won't do that again."

3) with strangers in real life, there are so many things I can't say. I stick to the most polite and civilized platitudes, hoping to just get through what needs to be done.

Thank F*** for the anonymity of the Internet... It's a poor substitute, but it allows for a freer disclosure.