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doorknob
doorknob
Ever have a deep dark secret that you know you can't tell any one about?

You wish you had a friend close enough to share it with but you just can't tell any one?

I can see why the catholics have a certain appeal to confession. If only it were true you could confess your sins and they'd just be forgiven.

But real life doesn't work like that.

There are some sins that can't be forgiven and you can't make a come back from them.

I try not to think about my past as much as possible but some times your past creeps up on you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thing that sucks is it will always eat at you. It will never go away. It already happened and that cannot be changed. I feel it too
surferchica
surferchica
Doorknob--I can relate...and also about trying to raise my children in this crazy world.

I have some pretty dark secrets...some real skeletons in the closet but am in the process of becoming more comfortable with them---mostly through therapy. My therapist is definitely my confessor. Sometimes it is good just to let the past reality come out of the closet, so to speak, in a controlled setting--whether a confessional or in a therapist office.

In a way confession saved my life. I was headed towards a real breakdown and insanity. The secrets were eating me up.

having someone listen to me and not judge me, opened up a better space in me...sort of a freedom.

Take care. xx
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
This happens to me as well and I really have trouble forgiving myself.. things even from a very young age (not that I remember many) creep in and I feel horrible...
I actually think the confessional is a really good thing.. Im not Catholic however to be able to safely discuss anything you want with another person is good for our emotional state...
I wish I knew how to forgive me.. I can forgive everyone else..x
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I also have a few dark secrets. I just put them out of my mind and try to rarely think of them.

My son had a very bad exp in HS. He told a good friend some inner feelings and the friend exposed him to everyone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
this may not be a dark secret.. but it could be to some people.. I had a STD, GW, that I got from my ex, who wont admit to it. I share it with everyone because I shouldnt feel ashamed, because I didnt sleep around and I got it because this person decided to be a tool. I let my secret out because keeping it inside was worse than not sharing it. share it with someone you hardly know, it will make it easier.. why hold this in so long?? If you have true friends and family, they will forgive.
darkenedheart
darkenedheart
Why not confess here as a starting point. Make another account if you don't want us to know its you and what you did.
sirsmiley21
sirsmiley21
i know how you feel.
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