I need to rebuild someone's trust in me

[BrettS119]

I have had an issue in the past (partly present today) with honesty. I sometimes tell lies out of fear or avoiding potential consequences. It has hurt my relationship with people close to me and I want to do what I can to fix that. It's made me sick inside thinking about it. I want to be able to make things right, but I don't know how I can do it consistently based on my history. If anyone can help me out as best as they can I would seriously appreciate it.

[-Sasha-]

The saying "only time will tell" comes to mind. It's not something that can be forced or have a time limit on. You can let them know how sorry you are and that you recognize it's something you need to work on, and then actually do the work. If you struggle just remember the relationships and people that the lies have hurt and use that as motivation to not let it happen again. Don't know how much help this was but good for you for trying to make things right and working on bettering yourself. Best of luck.

~S~

[Kat63]

I know how it is when you’ve made bad mistakes. The shame and guilt that go along with the anxiety to make you feel like you’re going crazy. I know it’s hard.