I personally don't think that some secrets are meant to be shared.

One of the reasons for this is that we live in a World where many mistake retribution for justice. Also we tend to believe that somebody 'has' to carry the can.

Of course you know today that you made a mistake in the past. You feel a degree of responsibility and this has inspired you to share your story - and perhaps others sharing their mistakes might make you feel better.

Rest assured - you are not alone in having regrets. One regret that I have is not stopping in a busy road to try and rescue a cat that had already been knocked down. A year or so later I did - and looked awfully silly chasing a non-knocked cat off the road while cars contended with my stationary vehicle.

Eh... at least I more or less balanced the books on that one.

But that is the thing. We learn from our mistakes. And we can atone for them if we will it and if we are given the chance.

Next time you'll be better placed to tackle such desperate contacts with more finesse. Or maybe you could actively seek to better the lots of those who are similarly suffering today. Good luck!