Am I in trouble?
A little while ago, I texted something mean to a friend after getting frustrated with a game, but he forgave me, and we moved on. Yesterday, while on FaceTime with him and another friend, my friend started scrolling through our old messages and came across that text. He screenshotted it and sent it to his group chat, which includes a friend whose mom is the principal. I’m wondering if I should be worried about this, given that it was a text from three weeks ago, my friend has already forgiven me, and it doesn’t really involve them.
It sounds like a tough situation, especially since you already apologized and moved on from it. Since your friend forgave you and you’re all on good terms, it’s likely that most people will understand that the message was just a moment of frustration. However, it’s hard to predict how others might react, especially if the screenshot is shared with people outside your friend group.
If you do end up facing any consequences, it might be helpful to explain the context—that it was a mistake, you’re sorry, and it was not intended to hurt anyone. Ideally, the focus should be on how you’ve moved past it with your friend. Communication can help clear things up if any concerns arise. Just try to stay calm and be honest if the topic comes up.