Radical acceptance, a key component of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), entails embracing reality as it stands, even if it’s not what we hoped for or think Waiting or hoping for an apology that might never come can hold you emotionally hostage. Accepting the situation as it is can free you from this emotional burden. When focusing on things out of our control, like someone else’s actions, we expend mental and emotional energy that could be better spent on personal growth or other pursuits. Ac