Stop Saying Sorry: You’re Only Human

As women, it often feels like we’re programmed to apologize for everything—running late, forgetting the pizza, or not having dinner ready at 5:30 sharp. We say “sorry” when our kids forget their science book or when the laundry piles up.

 But here’s the truth: we don’t need to apologize for being human. So what if you were late picking up the pizza? Does that define who you are as a mother, wife, or woman? Absolutely not. Life happens—whether it’s a missed pickup or a busy day where dinner just doesn’t make it to the table on time. None of these things warrant an apology. The constant pressure to say “sorry” reinforces the idea that we should be flawless, that any small misstep is a failure. But in reality, these are just minor blips in our day, not reflections of our value or capabilities. 

 Apologizing for every little thing weakens our confidence. It’s time to stop giving into the expectation that perfection is the only standard we should live by. Instead of apologizing, let’s embrace the fact that we’re doing the best we can. When we stop apologizing for being human, we start giving ourselves grace. We show our kids and everyone around us that it’s okay to make mistakes. It’s okay not to have everything together all the time. 

 Let’s stop saying “sorry” and start owning our humanness. You didn’t do anything wrong—you’re living, juggling life, and showing up every day. And that is more than enough.