I think that recovery is in large part about getting to that place where we accept who we are so fully that we stop apologizing for who we aren't. Not that we claim perfection, but rather we live our lives knowing that our imperfections are what make us interesting and what make us unique.
The brilliant actor Viola Davis is quoted as saying, "You can't be hesitant about who you are." Yet, we do hesitate, don't we? We don't always bring our full, imperfect selves to the party of life.
Or when we do, we feel obliged to apologize for not being or doing enough—or, for some of us, for being too much. How many times a day do you say "I'm sorry" for something?
No, seriously, I think you should do the count one day. And then reflect on how many times you said "sorry" because of something you believe you are or did that needed an apology.
Write about it. I'm sorry, not sorry.