The Bridge Built from Apologies
Repair Creates Passage
The bridge crossed a deep divide, constructed not from stone but from spoken apologies. Each plank represented accountability. Some refused to cross, fearing collapse. Others stepped carefully, discovering the bridge strengthened with each sincere step. Reconciliation proved sturdier than pride.
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