Posted by Rach on March 21, 2002, at 16:46:04
In reply to Re: Lying » Rach, posted by Zo on March 21, 2002, at 15:00:33
> I wouldn't "come clean" about past lies, but instead just start with something small, not lying. It would help to know, are you trying to handle social occasions, like not reveal your illness. or what.
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> If it's knowing what to say and still maintain your privacy, there is a way to gracefully not reveal--and not lie either.
>> How old are you? I used to lie as a way of running my own life better than my inattentive parents could. . .
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> ZoSometimes it's to people who know about the depression, but I don't want to reveal that that is what is going on, sometimes it is to people who don't know, and who I don't want to know.
I'm 21, but I don't live at home anymore. In fact, I live alone, and that makes it easier to lie.
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