I’ve sent the letter, knowing there would never be a reply, which there wasn’t. It made me feel better for getting it off my chest and I recovered from the hurt.

I’ve confronted others about their hurtful (and sometimes abusive) behavior. It made me feel better for getting it off my chest but they didn’t really apologize and stop. I continue to cope with much of it still, tip toeing through the relationship.

I’ve also gone no contact and ignored, never confronting yet another hurt ( also somewhat abusive). I knew he would get huge satisfaction if I showed him my pain, so I just moved on. I stewed about it for a long time, but eventually got over it. If I had confronted, he would have hurt me worse.

Do whatever makes you feel good and able to heal. Will you get stung if you kick a hornet’s nest? Do not expect true regret and compassion from someone who callously hurt you.