Comment by Paula on 05 Nov 2010 at 12:54 pm

Stupid me>>>AAARRRGH! I made a mistake and shared something and it leaked out and now more people know about my illness than I wanted to. I am afraid and hate this. What happens when someone close to you reveals your secret?  Your story inspires me a lot. I know you must’ve had people slip too. What to you think about a friend who slips your private detailed life? I am sharing your book with a lot of people. Your story is amazing. I wish I were you.

Paula

Detroit, MI

Dear Paula,

Mistakes happen. Please don’t be so hard on yourself. There were a few times when I had wished I didn’t share something of a personal nature. I learned a valuable lesson from it and moved forward. Forgive yourself. Forgive your friend.

When someone shares something personal about you, such as your illness, it may be simply they were concerned or amazed by you. I would not worry too much. Worrying will make you sick. If possible, just let it go. If approached with questions simply state: “Yes, it’s true. I’m in therapy. Thank you”.  Be your best self!

Wishing you all my best!

Karen