A few months ago, I was under a lot of stress due to ongoing issues at home, particularly caring for a parent who has been showing signs of cognitive and behavioural decline. I was emotionally overwhelmed and acted out of hurt and frustration.
In a moment of anger, I sent an anonymous, hurtful message to a relative. It was wrong, and I deeply regret it. Eventually, she confronted me. At the time, I panicked and denied it because other people were present. Later, I contacted her privately, admitted what I did, apologised sincerely, and she seemed to accept it. She said she wasn’t going to involve the police or take it further, and the call ended on what felt like a civil note.
I genuinely thought that would be the end of it.
Recently, I discovered she has blocked me on Facebook, even though I haven’t posted anything or contacted her since. She didn't block me on a different platform which adds to my confusion. Another relative (unrelated to the incident) also removed me as a friend. She also didn't remove me on a different platform. It was just Facebook.
I’m not sure whether this means that she is still hurt, whether she wants distance, or whether the situation is being discussed behind the scenes. I accept responsibility for what I did, but I’m unsure how to interpret this or whether I should do anything at all.
What is the best way to handle this?
It just seems to me as if it's very final or if it's aa type of punishment cutting me off. I accepted what I did was wrong and it came from a place of my own hurt and I apologised sincerely and wished her and her family peace. Then this.
Should I leave it alone, reach out again, or take this as a sign they want space?