When “I’m Sorry” is the Wrong Thing to Say

I’ve spent a good part of my life apologizing for myself. I’m not that awful; I just wasn’t big on confrontation and figured it was the easiest way to keep the peace. Well, I’m over it. I have a few mantras in my life. One is, “Lord, let me be a blessing to someone today.” My latest, however, is, “Sorry, Not Sorry.”

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Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:39:32-04:00August 15th, 2017|0 Comments

About the Author: Mary Fran Bontempo

MARY FRAN BONTEMPO is a speaker, author and humorist who teaches audiences to control their most powerful influence: Self-Talk. Author of The Woman’s Book of Dirty Words, and Not Ready for Granny Panties, Mary Fran proves small changes in self-talk yield big life changes, allowing individuals to redefine their lives both professionally and personally in a rapidly changing world. A Huffington Post and Thrive Global contributor, and regular columnist for Women’s Voices Magazine and Best Kept Self, Mary Fran inspires and motivates readers and listeners to tame the self-talk beast, leading them to personal and professional renewal and success. After thirty years’ experience as owner of a full-service recruiting firm, and finding herself in the middle of a perfect life storm—turning 50, a crashing economy, and most devastating, a son with serious addiction issues—Mary Fran created the blog, Not Ready for Granny Panties, authoring two books in the series and developing a life-affirming brand full of practical wisdom and wit. A frequent media guest and speaker, audiences delight in her empowering and entertaining message.