Kelly Johnson is the author and photographer of Gratitude, a gorgeous photographic celebration of flowers and beautiful quotes.

I hope this piece is helpful to those of you who struggle with saying I'm sorry.

There is strength and character in an apology.

With The Heart in Hand, I am truly sorry. With humility, I apologize for my actions and the hurt they may have caused you. It was never my intention to hurt you, and I deeply regret my mistakes. I was angry with myself and I took it out on you.

My love for you is genuine, and I am fully aware of the pain I've brought into your life. I now understand the importance of seeking your forgiveness and the significance of acknowledging my faults. I hope that my sincere apology and my willingness to make amends will demonstrate the strength of my character.  I promise to learn from this experience and work tirelessly to become a better person, both for you and for the sake of our relationship.

With all my love and humility.

By Kelly Johnson 

Kelly's Tip:  Take time to apologize, it's really not that hard.

It's refreshing.