Name: The profound power of an authentic apology
Uploaded: 2019-12-06T16:00:23Z
Duration: 8 min 13 s
Description: Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wrongdoers can do and say to truly repent -- and offers a four-step roadmap to help begin the process. (This talk contains mature content.)

Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wrongdoers can do and say to truly repent -- and offers a four-step roadmap to help begin the process. (This talk contains mature content.)

The profound power of an authentic apology

Real change in the aftermath of abuse demands more than public shaming or punishment. Survivors often wait a lifetime for a heartfelt apology, yet rarely receive one. Moving beyond retaliation, authentic apology requires honesty, self-examination, and acknowledgement of harm. Only through a four-step process of admission, understanding, empathy, and amends can both survivors and perpetrators find freedom from trauma's grip.