Seems like the best way for somebody to get over a bad thing that they did in their past is to be forthright in acknowledging that they did the bad thing, and show through their actions how they've become a better person.
In other words, accept responsibility and earn back your reputation.
Hiding the truth seems like the exact opposite of that.
In other words, accept responsibility and earn back your reputation.
Hiding the truth seems like the exact opposite of that.