I don't know who needs to hear this, but an apology generally starts with, "I'm sorry," and is negated by a "but."
Always
@EdgeOErin If I really think I was justified in doing whatever it was, I use an _and_ in my apology, not a "but".
As in "Yes, I punched you in the stomach, and here is why...."
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@EdgeOErin sorry about my butt…. 😝
@MookyTroubadour 😆 🤣
@EdgeOErin and it’s not a “statement of regret” to other people.