Anonymous confessions: wwdt?

jujubee96

I saw this article in a Christian Science Monitor magazine left in my work lunchroom, and thought you guys would find it interesting. 

http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0727/p17s01-algn.html

It mentions that there are several websites where people write anonymous confessions about experiences in their life, and discusses why people feel compelled to do this.  I never heard of this until the article - have I been hiding under a rock?  Well, I have heard about fmylife, but I thought that was more about complaining about your life. 

Quote: 

"ExperienceProject.com, TruuConfessions.com, FMyLife.com, PostSecret.com, and many others encourage users to anonymously post diary entries that range from mundane thoughts to game-­changing epiphanies."

So yeah, I was wondering about your thoughts - would you confess something really private there?  Does anyone already use something like this?  Or do you feel that you are revealing enough in your own blog? 

I actually think I would confess private things there, without my picture of course... well, I would need to look at the sites and get a feel for them.  But I like the idea of sort of "letting something go" like this.

I think some of the sites allow for others to comment on your post, and others don't.  I'll let you know what I do if I do it, and how I felt afterward, if it was worth it.

**oh, I just looked at experienceproject.com, and it's about talking about a wide variety of experiences, likes, etc., as well.

mrsdarling

My sister has led a difficult life.  She really enjoys PostSecret because it helps her feel like there are other people who've had hard times, and she's not alone.  I bought her one of the PS books for Christmas this year.

She's talked about mailing a card, but I'm not sure if she's actually done it.  I think what appeals to her, is the idea that if you don't want to talk about things with your loved ones - for whatever reason - there's still a place to go where you can "let it out".

thoperopesope

I thought that's what I was doing here

mrspresley

I saw this concept on an episode of CSI New York - didn't know it was based on the real thing but I guess that would make sense.  not sure that I would bother to participate b/c I kind of feel like there is always someone I can talk to...it's not the same person in every situation, but in most cases there is at least one person in my life that I can talk to about how I feel...and as pp pointed out, when I don't feel like talking to someone I know "IRL" I can always talk to you guys

inamra

mrspresley:

I kind of feel like there is always someone I can talk to...it's not the same person in every situation, but in most cases there is at least one person in my life that I can talk to about how I feel...and as pp pointed out, when I don't feel like talking to someone I know "IRL" I can always talk to you guys

Ditto on this. If I don't feel like venting IRL, then I'd vent here

kaesha

I think post secret is great. It's heartbreaking sometimes and totally uplifting others. I also think that for many, it's the safest way of expressing themselves. As much as I enjoy these online communities, there are things I would never broadcast on them for fear of flaming.

jujubee96

ditto Kaesha.  I guess I have some experiences in my life that I would be wary of sharing even with you guys.  What can I say, I'm that weird.  And although I've shared with my closest friends, part of me still feels a need to tell my story or something.