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She later found out that her cat had fleas and it was not rice. It was tape worm segments. I cringe a little bit every time I think about it now.
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Keeping a secret can eat away at someone from the inside. Research has found that people often think about their secrets even when nobody has brought them up or asked about them.
The more frequently these thoughts return, the lower their reported well-being tends to be. Having something weighing on your mind can be exhausting, especially when you feel you have nowhere to talk about it.
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Such a sad story.
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The internet makes it easier to share personal information without revealing your identity. A study on online anonymity found that people were generally more willing to disclose personal details when they could remain anonymous.
This might explain why someone who would never discuss a sensitive subject with friends or family could feel comfortable posting about it under a username. Without having to face someone's immediate reaction, admitting something personal can feel a little less intimidating.
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Someone posted photos of their basement and these dark stains that suspiciously looked a lot like blood stains and splatters. They were asking how to clean it up. People kept asking questions and the OP was dodging those. He said it was paint… but what was he painting? The walls had splatters and it got on the concrete floor too?? Who ends up with puddles of paint on the floor? I didn’t see what his painting project could have possibly been. Nothing else was painted. It was just regular concrete.
It was eerie.
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People sometimes share personal secrets because they need someone to talk to and help them make sense of what they've been through. Having someone listen without judging can ease some of that emotional weight and offer reassurance or a fresh perspective.
Mental health experts note that talking through difficult experiences can help people cope with stress. They also point out that being heard and understood can help someone feel less alone, even when the listener can't solve their problem.
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But one day she leaned over and whispered "he was so drunk, so I pushed him down stairs. He lost his life."
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This was is really only disturbing because of who was involved. The person who told me this gem was my dental hygienist, while she had her hands in my mouth!
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Hearing a shocking confession from someone you trust can leave you unsure how to respond. Research shows that being trusted with another person's secret can strengthen a relationship, but it can also become a burden.
You might care about the person and want to support them, but carrying information that troubles you and that you can't easily discuss with anyone else can be difficult.
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People sometimes reveal someone else's secrets because they believe others deserve to know what happened. Research on why people expose others' secrets found that they were more likely to do so when they believed the person had behaved immorally.
Feelings of outrage can make someone feel that staying silent would mean allowing that behavior to go unchallenged. As a result, something shared privately can end up reaching a much wider audience.
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One day he brings up that he had to put his sick dog down when he was a kid. He said he did it himself since Haitians didn't have extensive access to medical care for people, much less animals.
He said he tied a rock to its neck and dropped it in the ocean.
That made it really hard to talk to him.
Now, Pandas, we're curious: what's the most disturbing thing you've ever heard someone admit? It could be something a friend told you in confidence or a jaw-dropping revelation you stumbled across online.
Share the story in the comments, because we're sure some of you have heard things that would leave the rest of us completely speechless!
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