First of all, I'm flattered you'd ask me, because I'm no sage. What little I can tell you is how I'd personally try to handle the situation, but as to whether or not it's the right course of action, I can't be certain. Since you know the individuals you interacted with, and I don't, try to weigh the pros and cons of the following before making a final decision.
If the offended users haven't blocked you, I would just send a sincere apology and state the fact that you are working hard to improve as you move forward. Leave it at that. Don't try to explain your actions too much, because it could all too easily sound as though you're trying to excuse whatever it was you did, which wouldn't be your goal. I'd still give the individuals space, not push friendship, because they may still be feeling some hurt from whatever took place. If they respond with something unkind, do not interact; just accept it, know that you've tried, and move on. They may change their minds.
If they have blocked you, you can still work on self-improvement to make future interactions better as a whole. Perhaps they'll forgive you at some point, perhaps not, but that's up to them, and you shouldn't let whichever course they take interfere with your progress.
Also remember not to be too hard on yourself. Absolutely every single person has something to work on. Often, we ourselves can be our own worst enemy. Discovering personal weaknesses can be such an unpleasant experience, but is crucial to our betterment. So chin up, you've already taken the first step, and I feel confident you're on the right track.
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