Been following this for several days and am gonna interject my two cents here for what it's worth ...

As a survivor of horrendous bullying and abuse (and as someone who DID NOT become a bully or abuser) - yet while also understanding cause and effect (ie. how those being bullied and abused can - and often do - grow up to also be bullies and abusers) ...

As long as y'all know that no amount of realization, reflection and/or regret ... Nor heartfelt apologies and sorrow ... WILL EVER UNDO THE DAMAGE DONE to those who survived and/or were wrecked by your bullying and abuse, then I'm okay with you expressing your remorse here.

However, accepting said apologies from any bully or abuser is a whole other matter!

Some things are simply unforgivable - especially when it results in permanent harm to those on the receiving end of such behavior!

Perhaps, this is why those types of behaviors are best left explored in private therapy, (& AA, and whatnot) instead of publicly, because it just appears gratuitous and self-serving when done out in the open like this.

Sincerely,
Pfrog

*Re-Posted With Edits By Pfrog!