person A: I pulled out of my driveway during a horrendous rain storm and accidently ran over my neighbors cat
person B: Oh my gosh! It isn't your fault!!!
person A: It was an accident but I feel so bad and hate to even admit I did it I just feel awful about it
person B: I have ran over animals as well. It is an unfortunate reality.
person A: Its horrible they are my neighbors and I know how much they love the cat_comma_ I am mortified_comma_ embarrassed and remorseful
person B: Do they understand it was an accident?
person A: They do but I still feel lower than dirt about it
person B: It could be much worse. They could blame you and you would feel even worse. You should feel better with time.