What do people really know about you?

One cannot build a real, trusting relationship (love or friendship) with anyone without allowing each other a deeper understanding of their private selves.

Sharing daily activities is not really sharing. It is just like reading the news. It’s nice to know, sure. But it doesn’t really tell you much about the other person.

Real sharing is being open to letting people know what makes you tick, what annoys you, what makes you cry, what you’re really afraid of, etc.

Real sharing is being open without the fear of being judged. But are we always brave enough to do that?

How much are we really willing to share?

How quickly do we want to start disclosing our thoughts and feelings?

How do we know when we should…or that we can?

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TexChik · F

My ptsd goes smoother if I share about my misfortune with a few of my friends. 🤷‍♀️

CookieCrumbs · F

@TexChik
Is it because you don’t feel as alone than if you keep your feelings about challenges to yourself?

TexChik · F

@CookieCrumbs I dont feel that way , no. I think actually talking about it gets it into the real world instead of hidden in my head where everything is much worse than in reality. By dealing with it , I take away a lot of the stigma I associate with it and I can manage it in my mind.