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Thirty-three things I feel guilty about


by Niamh Ennis
08th May 2023

When was the last time you felt guilty about something? If you are anything like Niamh Ennis, it was probably very recently. Guilt is something that so many of us hold, but have you ever tried writing down everything that you feel guilty about?

I’m forever feeling guilty. Guilty that I didn’t do my best, didn’t do enough, wasn’t where I should be, didn’t answer that email fast enough, wasn’t as available for everyone as I should be, said the wrong thing, was too judgemental, did the wrong thing, didn’t make that phone call, was too lazy, wasn’t kind enough, was in the wrong place – it’s a very long list of endless recriminations. Does that sound familiar at...

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