They said it was her fault, the worst mother in the world. And even worse, Thea had memory loss since that tragic day! Even her friends and family think she is a monster. If you’re feeling guilty about something and know what’s making you feel guilty, first recognize that you can’t do anything to change what has happened. As a general rule, subject to the sufficiency of evidence and the public interest tests, accomplices should be prosecuted. You might owe yourself an apology, too. Instead of clinging to guilt and punishing yourself after an honest mistake, remember: No one does everything right all the time. Mentally open the door to guilt, frustration, regret, anger, and any other emotions that might come up. Writing down what you feel can help.

Be proud of every small achievement you make. Even apologizing for something you’ve done wrong is an achievement in itself. Commend yourself for being brave enough to apologize despite the shame. As we are brought further into the story it is apparent that this group of people have more secrets and lies amongst there circle than anyone could ever have guessed and as memories were slowly returning in regards to a dreadful night in September things started to become highly confusing and obviously being a lover of psychological thrillers I was already playing the detective. Badly, I may add. Guilt manifests in different ways. You may experience guilt when you feel responsible for a mistake. Or, you may feel guilty if you feel responsible for something that happened to someone else.Li Z, et al. (2020). Guilty by association: How group-based (collective) guilt arises in the brain.

An accomplice should normally make a witness statement before giving evidence. It should not be signed until a guilty plea has been entered if he or she is also being prosecuted. However, a draft may be prepared beforehand. What were you doing before that made you feel guilty, and what can you do differently to make you feel less guilty? This is the case for Thea, where a tragic mistake changes her life forever and she becomes a social outcast with little recollection of what happened on that fateful day.

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The next time you feel an impulse to do something that feels wrong, remember the consequences of your past behavior. Reflecting on the lessons you’ve learned can help you do things differently. And so, in a dysfunctional way, these two personality types fit together and draw each other. Like a sadistic and masochistic person attract each others company. Like a person who likes to yell at and control another persons life and someone who is used to being yelled at and controlled attract each other. People replicate and act out their childhood dynamics in their adult relationships. Some become more codependent, others more narcissistic. Summary and final words

She doesn't remember what happened the night Zander died ... beautiful Zander with the white blonde hair and startling blue eyes. But Thea confessed .. or so they tell her.But then Thea’s world fell apart…when she left her infant son, Zander in a sweltering hot car, after a boozy meal out with her best friend. How could Thea do such a horrific thing? I was completely gripped in this story, told from various viewpoints, about a mother's worst nightmare. Collective guilt: This type involves a sense of group or shared responsibility. Residents of a city may experience collective guilt about people experiencing homelessness in their neighborhood. In this scenario, the residents feel personal responsibility and guilt about not taking action to help. Collective guilt is harder to resolve since it’s embedded within systemic problems. A sincere apology can help you begin repairing damage after a wrongdoing. By apologizing, you convey remorse and regret to the person who was hurt, and let them know how you plan to avoid making the same mistake in the future. Thea made a catastrophic mistake,a mistake that resulted in the death of her baby and Thea being labelled the worst mother in the world. She can't remember exactly what happened that day but everyone she trusts keep insisting that it was her fault and they wouldn't lie to her.....would they?