In one of my writing groups we are being asked to write anything on the topic of "Do you want to know a secret?" I must put on my psychotherapist hat here. Secrets are harmful. In a family system, secret keeping can keep a family entrenched in trauma. Secrets can breed many problems. As a Catholic, I am saddened by the secrets that higher ranking catholic supposed to be's kept, to shield priests from the accountability they should have taken after abusing vulnerable children. Oh, don't get me started......
Too much can happen in any family or group dynamic if secrets are kept. Now I will tell you a secret about me........
I was an extra in the worst movie ever made. It is called " The comeback". Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
How cool that you got to be an extra!! Never heard of the movie though. And I thought Open Water was the worst movie EVER. LOL. Your secret is safe with me!!
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I agree that secrets have no place in a healthy relationship unless it is for a sweet surprise. As for the Catholic Church...I wouldn't want to be in their shoes on judgement day!
ReplyDeleteI kissed Loren Greene once....true story! LOL
I totally agree with you. Secrets can truly ruin a family. Great post!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much and I so agree. Secrets Stink....
Jenn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping my secret. Tee hee..... Just for the fun of it, you should watch the movie on video It was The comeback with Robert Yurik and China Phillips.....
Darlene
ReplyDeleteYou kissed Loren Green. Wow, where? Also, I would not want to be the catholic church on judgement day either. Uggg
Secrets....We keep them so others cannot see us in way we wish not to be seen. The more you have the less authentic you can be.
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Wonderful & thought provoking entry!
Marc :)
Good job, hadn't really thought about the negative side of secrets, but I have to agree. Most secrets are kept to 'protect' and end up destroying.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any secrets...my blogs have made my life an open book! lol
Loren Green was on campaign trail with Lyndon Johnson back in the day. I worked for the state. They landed on state property in a helicopter for a campaign stop. I dunno why because we lived in a small town and not heavily populated. Anyway...we all (employees) lined up for a meet and greet with Lyndon Johnson and Loren Green. Everybody was asking for Loren Green's autograph. I asked for a kiss and he obliged. It was one of the highlights of my life. Of course, not too many people believe me, but it's the truth. LOL
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