Psychology Today: Frequent Apology as a Symptom of Childhood Parental Trauma

Sometimes children learn to proactively apologize to abusive caregivers in an effort to forestall or prevent further abuse, and this habit can carry over into adulthood. Article written by Daniel S. Lobel Ph.D.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/my-side-of-the-couch/202409/frequent-apology-as-a-symptom-of-childhood-parental-trauma