“How To Apologize For Sexual Harassment (Hint: It Takes More Than ‘Sorry’)”
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1 min readJan 19, 2019
“any good apology should make clear that the wrongdoer will carry some of the pain. Lerner offers an ideal example: “I will be struggling — perhaps forever — because of the harm I’ve caused women who trusted me to mentor and help them. What I have done will not slip out of my brain after the media attention has dimmed. I also understand that a reparation or restitution is due, and one that fits the emotional pain I have caused.”
She adds a semi-serious coda: “For a start, I plan to give $50 million to organizations and institutions that are fighting to end harassment, abuse and violence against women.”
Another important thing to remember while issuing an apology — any apology, Lerner adds — is not to ask for forgiveness.”
