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Scenario

How to repair harm when you've caused racial injury

I said something racist during an argument at work and my Black coworker won't speak to me and I don't know if apologizing will make it worse or if staying silent is worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The aftermath of causing identity-based harm exposes how the perpetrator's discomfort often seeks resolution more urgently than the victim's healing.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Punitive vs. restorative approaches to harm?”

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.

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