I feel guilty every single day for what I have said and done?

Question

When I was young, I made so many mistakes and hurt other people feelings. I lied to my friends, cheated on my boyfriend, yelled at my co-workers, spanked my kids. I want to appology so bad but can't contact them. They either moved or probably changed their phone numbers. I am so ashamed and regretted for the rest of my life. I wish I was matured then as I am now so people would have respected me. What can I do?

Answer 1

Honestly, there's really nothing that you can do. Just accept the fact that this is who you USED to be. And now you are a different person and you matured. That will make you feel better. People hurt other people's feelings. Its a way of life.

Answer 2

through life we always make mistakes some bigger than others but if you keep living life with regret you will be unsettled and living regret for the rest of your time. life is a learning experience from the day we are born and every day we learn. so use your past mistakes as a reference for your future doings and learn from your mistakes and if you come across people you have hurt apologize and if they can't move on well at least you have with your life.

good luck

Answer 3

first of all, i want to congratulate you since you've noticed those things!! free yourself from these things you can't bring your past anymore..all you can do right now is if you cannot contact them anymore, then you cannot do anything about it..

at least right now, you have change and i'm sure that the people you have hurt before would be happy for you!!...regrets always comes last and always remember that who you are right now is what matters and build new relationships and use the lessons you have learned before in order for you to love the people who loves you. :)

Answer 4

I don't know what religion you are, but am christian myself.  So since you realise that you have done wrong ask for forgiveness from God and also make it up by doing good to other people are around you since you can not reach the other that you wronged, do some charity work do, this will help you get over the pain. Wish u luck!

Answer 5

If you have no possible contact to apologies you should probably from now on try to be nicer.

Answer 6

You've already done it. You owned up and took responsibility for your actions. All you can do now is let others know you are sorry and wish to make amends. Try to be patient though and accept if some don't forgive. Make new friends and be good to them as you would want them to treat you.

Answer 7

You can find them. I applaud you for wanting to apologize. I'm sure each and every one of them will be happy to hear from you and will hang up the phone with a smile. Try these:

www.zabasearch.com

www.anywho.com

www.411.com

Also try Google and Yahoo. Put in the name Margaret+Johansen. You can also put in their last name in anywho and then write the last city where you know they lived. If they aren't there, possibilly you will find an uncle or cousin with the same last name. Briefly explain why you are looking for "Margaret Johansen" and leave your phone number. Let them call her so she can return your call. Start on it today. It's a really nice idea to apologize.