I Have Changed

First off, let me say thank you Similar Worlds for importing my stories and groups from the Experience Project.
Secondly, let me say... "Whoa, I was so dumb!"
Oh my gosh, I just read two old stories from 2015, and as I was reading the words my face was torn between the hot heat of embarrassment and a cringing wince of mortification. I'm happy to know that my thoughts have developed from that time (I was clearly more sexually-preoccupied and self-loathing), but it's still embarrassing to look back and know that was me.
I really don't know what else to say. I'm wondering if I should even continue writing online now that I realize I can look back at what I've written and shudder at the lack of knowledge that I have presented.
I don't know. Maybe it will be a good thing.
Perhaps, instead of wallowing in my insecurities about the past, I can take this opportunity to appreciate the development that I've undergone to reach the place that I'm at now.
Wow... that was a hard pill to swallow.

muffinman · 61-69, M

if it's not too late … i'd encourage you to keep the old stories … and, if you find the courage someday, share them with the world. of course … at the bottom corner, make sure you add the original date of the narrative.

they may, in fact, be embarrassing/mortifying only to yourself … and may prove enlightening to others.

wtfgirl001 · 31-35, F

@muffinman Thank you. I appreciate this feedback, and you weren't too late! They're still listed on my profile. I would like to hope that you are right. It would be nice if they could inspire/enlighten someone else someday.