Back in my school days (I'm in my 40s now) I once did something pretty cruel to one of my classmates. A gang of us actually did it, not physical but emotional. We got found out, hauled over the coals in front of the whole school and made very public and private apologies. Which was exactly right and I thoroughly deserved the sickness I felt in my stomach for weeks afterwards.
I've often thought about it since (especially as I was bullied constantly at school myself for being fat). While I know I was only young, immature, lacked the empathy that comes with life experience etc I sometimes think back on it and feel horrible.
So, the person involved is on Facebook. I keep feeling compelled to write to them to say sorry. They were frequently picked on by many people and I feel shitty for having been involved, albeit once.
So - I need objective opinions. Does this seem a good idea or am I just being selfish wanting to ease my own guilt from misdemeanors past?
I mean, I'm not sure what I'm expecting really. I guess I'd like to know they are ok after a pretty rough school experience.
Don't sugar the pill in your responses. I'd like brutally honest opinions.