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Scenario

How to address harm from decades ago

I bullied a kid in high school twenty years ago and recently found out he struggled with depression partly because of what I did, and now I want to reach out but don't know if that's for him or just to make myself feel better.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Someone questions whether seeking to repair old wounds serves healing or merely their own conscience.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ubuntu justice — healing over punishment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.