I have never told anyone this before, but I have been carrying around so much shame about a past event that I can’t seem to shake. I made a terrible mistake years ago that still haunts me to this day.

I was in a committed relationship with someone I truly cared about, but I let my own insecurities and doubts get the best of me. I cheated on them with a close friend and lied about it, causing so much pain and heartbreak.

I have never forgiven myself for what I did, and the guilt eats away at me every single day. I know I can never take back what I did or make things right, but I hope that by finally admitting to my mistake, I can begin to forgive myself and move on from this dark chapter in my past.