What secret about yourself have you never told anyone that you think changed who you are — and if I promised I’d keep it, would you tell me now?

[MotherEarth2020]

I'm curious about secrets that genuinely shaped who you are — not random gossip.

If you choose to share, please avoid graphic illegal activity, identifying others, or incriminating admissions; you can stay anonymous and I won't ask for names or locations.

A few examples to inspire: a childhood betrayal that changed how you trust, a hidden passion that redirected your career, a long-hidden mental-health struggle, or an act of kindness you never told anyone.

If you’re comfortable, say how the secret changed your behaviors, relationships, career, or self-view, and indicate whether you want supportive replies, advice, or just someone to listen.

I’ll read every reply — thank you for your honesty and care.

[jennifer_bloom]

One is that I sometimes feel more empathy for strangers than people I am close to because when you are close to somebody, you see all their flaws. I care more about innocent people than people who do me favours but say offensive things.

[MotherEarth2020]

Guilty of that myself

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

“I promise to keep your secret”
*posts to a visible forum where anyone can see*
“It can be anything!”
“Except this, that, or this other thing that I don’t like.”
Girl 🫩

[MotherEarth2020]

Haha, hey I tried

[exitseven]

I used to let kids bully me when I was a kid. It got me to begin weight training and become more diciplined.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Anonymous]

I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.

[MotherEarth2020]

OMG I know that song. Johnny Cash right... ahhh Ring Of Fire - right?

No. No no that's not right. Its, its Folsom Prison Blues

[Opinion Owner]

Well it sounded a lot cooler than, "I voted for Ross Perot". Actually it was stolen from an episode of the 90's sitcom show "Wings" (as was that line to) that stole it from Johnny Cash (I have no idea which album).

[MotherEarth2020]

I remember Ross Perot, but do you remember who shot JR

[MotherEarth2020]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AeZRYhLDLeU

[Opinion Owner]

I remember the question. Nut otherwise, no.

[Opinion Owner]

But otherwise, no*

[Daytoday79]

Mental health issues that have effected me

[fish5505_87]

Negative!