Can you forgive yourself?

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Hi guys, When I was a teenager I was not a very good kid. I was sent overseas to study, but instead in here almost all the time I jig classes.. Basically out of 3 months per semester I was probably out of school half the time, with lots of excuse and all those stuff. I live with a house parents, and usually if I didnt go to school, they sometimes call my parents to let them know. But it didnt matter because at that time I dont care about anything, I fight all the time esp with my mom, I hurt her a lot, said a lot of nasty things as well. years later, I got involved in a bible study group and start to change my way around, and nowadays my mom said she feels blessed to have me as her daughter. In return I have became a respectful daughter, loving her and treating her very nice whenever she visits here. But, still, the knowledge that I have hurt her very badly before, the thought that I have actually done that to my parents still nag at me. Even though forgiveness has been done and our relationship is very good now, but still, I still have lots of regrets on how stupid could I be to have done what I did. Now the discussion: have you guys ever felt the same way ? Regretting things that has actually been done years ago, cant let go of this guilty feelings? Afraid that anyone close to you could have made the same mistake that you did? Share with me please how is it you handle it ? You can share as well what happened if you wanted :) Thankss