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Apology Letter to Peter

Southeast Alaska Date: June 29th 2022
Dear Dear Peter,

How are you? I heard a lot has happened to you and how your health is

not good. I heard that you even tried to end your own life. Peter, I know a
lot of things have happened between us and I was a total jerk. Because

of me you are suffering and I truly am sorry for that, you may not believe
me but since last time I met you I have changed a lot. I have started to

see life from a different perspective. I also know that just saying sorry
won't heal all your scars, we have to heal each other. Writing this letter is

not only important for you but it's also important for me to heal. I am truly
trying to change and become a better person. I know you may not

completely forgive but still please read this letter and consider my

thoughts.

Everything is a circle. You are also in a circle. Lots of people are lost, they

can’t find where they belong in the circle. I was one of those people who

was lost, and couldn't find his place in the circle. This made me feel like I
could never be part of it, and was angry at those who were like you. This

is the circle of anger. The one that hurts me and the people around me. I
was blinded by that anger, and couldn't tell apart right from wrong. I

grew up in an abusive household with a father who doesn't even
remember my birthday and as a result of all the anger my parents

released onto me, I spilled it onto you and caused irreversible damage.
I'm really sorry for what I've done and I hope I can soon enter your circle of

forgiveness. I know it may be too much to ask, but you can take your time.

When I said I changed for the better I really mean it. This is my second
chance on the island, the first time I failed but since the last time I have

learned a lot. Going to this island was very important for me and I really
think it helped me heal. Before, I always used to hit people. It made me

feel good, it felt like I had a lot of power, hitting innocent people like you.

I loved when people used to be scared of me. I always thought that
manipulating and hitting people was a great power to have. I never

viewed it from the victims’ perspective and that was wrong. I wanted to
die, I thought living was no use and I thought no one really cared about

me, 16