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Opening up (serious question) (hexbear.net)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Comp4@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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I'm not sure if I want to open myself up about "this". It's not because I feel vulnerable, but because some people might think less of me for it. In a way, it's showing someone a massive weak spot that could be used against me. So, while I'm writing this, it seems obvious to me that it is foolish. Yet still, I have a lingering urge to share some of these feelings.

Truthfully, I have never shared this with anyone. Not even in a therapy setting have I felt comfortable enough to do so. I did nothing illegal, so don't worry. Its also nothing sex related.

Hypothetical. Imagine I killed someone in self-defense. Even if people might be sympathetic, they would view me differently after I told them that. It would change my relationship with them. This is just an example for something that has the potential to greatly change the dynamic between people.

I DIDNT KILL SOMEONE.

Any input would be appreciated.

EDIT OK. I talked with someone about it. Feel a bit better. Probably wont disclose it on Hexbear but thanks for all the input.

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[–] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 4 points 6 months ago

If it's not illegal, the safest way to test the waters is to tell your therapist, since they wouldn't/couldn't disclose it. Or find a related support group for whatever you're ashamed of. You'd be surprised how granular such groups get.

The analogy of having a prominent nazi as a grandparent on its own wouldn't turn me against a person, though. But I'd tell that person to critically assess the way they were raised to excise any generational brain worms.