I think atonement for sins is possible depending on the situation and more so, how you deal with the specific situation. Everyone inevitably makes mistakes and it helps shape your character. Besides the mistake itself, how you deal with the aftermath of the mistake is what really shapes a person. One of my most regrettable mistakes was when my best friend moved away and I refused to say goodbye because she had not told me they were moving until earlier that week. She lived next door to me, and I watched the movers pack the truck and then my parents lectured me on how much I was going to regret my decision and how disappointed they were in me. I think I was so upset that I used anger and avoidance to basically ignore the problem. Later that week, my best friend's mom called and said how much she missed me and how upset she had been since moving day. To make peace, we talked on the phone and decided to meet. We drove and hour away to meet her and we were able to explain to each other how upset we were. We forgave each others mistakes and we are still best friends today.
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