It's quite simple. If you did something wrong, it's best to take responsibility / admit it. In most cases, those who were influenced or even harmed will understand that it was a mistake, and readily forgive you.

Occasionally, someone might take offence or hold your mistake against you. They might became angry, and even try to take revenge or to exact punishment.

If and when that happens, just realize that their attitude and behavior are "mistaken." Forgive them, as much as possible. If they persist in their anger or desire to punish, leave them behind, ignore them, forget them.

Thanks for your post. I takes a bit of courage to admit mistakes, but it's always the best response.