Ask Alanis Morissette: my accidental email has created a family rift

The only way is to apologise and express your regret, and to tell the truth about how you see her daughter’s behaviourI have created a family rift by accidentally forwarding an email to my sister-in-law that was meant for my daughter. The email was critical of my niece, who is in her 20s and very spoilt. My sister-in-law was outraged, and although I sent her a grovelling apology I’m wondering if she’ll speak to me again. What can I do? She’s the sister of my ex-husband an