I do agree with the rug sweeping. I think it is to be expected. When and what happens next Is the real tale.
An MLCer having to own up to and acknowledge their actions cannot happen all at once. They may think and feel they have got away with it for a while, however like the beating of the heart in The Tell-Tale Heart, it is there in the mind and it will need to be reconciled.
I think that given time people will admit or atone for their actions. They have to, even if it is just to themselves. Finding peace demands you quell your demons.
An other idea is that the MLCer during those crazy times was someone so different that once out they have no recollection of, or maybe no index to, the various actions and feeling they had during that time. A little like your own memories of childhood. We can all remember back to a certain early memory but no further. We all have memories of those previous times, just no index to them, no common language to understand our thinking from that time.
At any rate, that is only my opinion, and time will provide answers - in it’s own sweet time.
Have a great day guys
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.