Sally Lindsay: Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Who most deserves an apology from you, and why?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

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Recorded Sally Lindsay said elsewhere, not written here

When I was 17 I didn’t visit my gran for six weeks as I was out partying. At the end of that summer she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I never saw the real her again. I would love to say sorry to her as I loved her so much.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 August 2025 source ↗

Others on this question

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Karamo Brown American television host, personality and actor

To my younger self for not being patient with myself, and for giving up on myself at times.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 September 2021 source ↗

Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author

I would like to say sorry to my ex-girlfriend. I was with her for 10 years. I wish I’d treated her with more respect and been kinder at the end.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Lionel Shriver American author

He knows who he is. I’ve apologised. I wish it made more difference.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 May 2016 source ↗

Samira Ahmed British journalist and writer

My maternal grandmother, who lived with us for many years. I was a moody teenager and sometimes impatient and rude. Yet she was the person I feel I’m most like. I really miss her.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 January 2022 source ↗