When I was younger I always felt like a fake. I felt dishonest and disingenuous because I never shared much about myself as my friends did about themselves. They would tell me everything about their lives, and I would share as much as I could (which was hardly anything) but there were always some things I couldn’t bring myself to talk about... and I would always feel guilty for not sharing as much.
Especially when my friend would tell me about her shitty abusive family relationships.
Idk but the older I got.... the more I came to respect my own privacy and my boundaries. I realized how important it was for my own personal self-worth to keep some secrets. I know online everyone wants to 'share their lives' (which can be very important) but I’m just here to remind you that it’s ok to keep some things private.
Especially when my friend would tell me about her shitty abusive family relationships.
Idk but the older I got.... the more I came to respect my own privacy and my boundaries. I realized how important it was for my own personal self-worth to keep some secrets. I know online everyone wants to 'share their lives' (which can be very important) but I’m just here to remind you that it’s ok to keep some things private.