Does the truth imprison us, or does it set us free?
One thing I know for sure, the truth can hurt.
I can kind of compare my situation to a drug addict or an alcoholic who has faced an intervention from friends and professionals. Through this, the addict will have a head on collision with the truth. The addict is now faced with a mirror of herself, and of the love and concern of people who she cares about. The addict hopefully sees the truth in their eyes and words and eventually does turn their lives around.
Facing the truth about our negative sides is a difficult thing to do. However, none of us can improve without knowing the truth, even when it hurts. If we learn, the truth really does set us free.
It's time for me to face the negative side of me and to talk about the trauma th
