
40 People Confess Anonymously About Their Most Embarrassing Secrets And Opinions (New Pics)
We all hold some unpopular opinions and have done some things we’re not proud of. We keep them to ourselves because we’re afraid of being judged, shamed, and ridiculed. Fortunately, the Confession Bear is here to lend us a helping and healing paw. The well-known meme format helps people share their secrets while staying anonymous, and Bored Panda has collected some of the best new confessions.
Remember to upvote the confessions that you related to the most and, when you’re done, check out our previous post about Confession Bear posts right here. Do you have anything that you want to get off your chest? Share your thoughts in the comment section (in bear form if you want) because bottling everything up isn’t good for your health.
Know Your Meme's Senior Editor and expert in all things related to memes, Matt Schimkowitz, told Bored Panda that the Confession Bear arose at a time in meme culture when Advice Animals were everywhere. "In very much the same way that people look for unique reaction images today, back then, people wanted advice animals," he said. Read on for the rest of Matt's insights into the iconic Confession Bear, the reasons for the meme's popularity, as well as its staying power.
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This Is Why I Hate Laundry Day
Confession Bear
Anti-maskers.
Conspiracy theorists.
Karen's and Kyle's.
Hold your [friggin] opinion. Put the piece of GD fabric over your mouth (and no, not mesh you absolute imbecile) and wash your dirty little hands. It is LITERALLY the simplest task we could do to protect someone other than ourselves.
EVEN IF this whole thing is "a hoax" (it's not. I've seen it, and may God save your idiotic soul), we were mildly inconvenienced for a short duration of our life.
Smarten up
The Confession Bear format was born in June 2012 when redditor F-18Bro wanted to confess a lot of weird stuff anonymously. Their post went viral and the friendly-looking Malayan sun bear leaning against a log was forever cemented in meme history. It has even become the focus of scientific studies.
According to Matt from Know Your Meme, people related to the Confession Bear because it had such an original look. "It was also the same year that the secret sharing app/website Whisper launched. I guess secrets and confessions were in the zeitgeist," Matt pondered about why the bear became so popular on the internet at the time.
"I think animals just have more staying power than other memes," Matt explained why the Confession Bear meme is still in use to this very day. "Maybe people get tired of people’s faces or seeing the same memes. But when it comes to animals, I think people find them more endearing and therefore they endure. I mean the bear is very cute and sad!"
Yes I Chose The Cat
Long time friend, suffers with bi-polar and had been a s**t all evening. Salem ‘adopted’ us about 5 months ago as a kitten. It’s taken a lot of work to socialise him with the dog and other cats. Very brave, very placid but is used to scrounging for food. Friend was drunk and raiding the kitchen and took exception to Salem trying for crumbs and generally being annoying. (He will leave you alone if you are stern with him). Started yelling and throwing things at cat. I said I think he should leave. Asked ‘So it’s me or the cat?’ Said ‘Yes, I choose the cat’.
He left and txt me all cats are evil.
Salem has come a long way and he is a good kitty. Doesn’t bite, not aggressive, just used to fighting for food.
I choose the cat, sorry not sorry.
They Really Are Kinda Cute Though
A Dire Confession, I Know
The Confession Bear had some spin-off relatives, including the Confession Tiger (who was very jealous of the ever-popular bear) and the Confession Kid. However, the bear proved to be the most enduring and people are still asking for its help to share their peculiar secrets 8+ years later.
Confessing secrets and opening up can have very powerful positive effects on your physical and mental health, as well as improve your relationships with others. For instance, one study found that self-disclosure on Facebook helped students cope with stress.
Meanwhile, other researchers explain that keeping secrets (especially in close relationships) leads to increased stress and anxiety. We tend to obsess and constantly think about secrets and it drains us. Letting go is freeing in more ways than one.
Should I Tell Her?
I made a joke that she can come be my private teacher now, but I guess she took me seriously? She's been stopping by most nights after class to talk/hang out.
I'm not sure if I'm being mean lying to her but it seems to make her happy so I guess I'll play along for now.
You are doing good making her feel that what she's doing is important - not only for her, but for you to
Teachers Don’t Get Enough Credit
Confession Bear
I only reply to a comment if I have something worthwhile to say, that or a funny quip. Today I've made a rare exception.
On the flip side, sharing secrets in a non-judgmental environment reduces stress and helps individuals actively deal with their issues. Writing down a secret for yourself to keep, sharing it anonymously online, or telling it to the people closest to you can all be great ways to deal with inner turmoil and to get a different perspective on what’s eating you up inside.
It might be something small like actually enjoying Nickelback’s music (I’m guilty of this) or something much more personal, but sharing secrets with others increases trust and reduces the burdens on our minds and emotions. So if you’re feeling like you’re overwhelmed with secrets, ask the Confession Bear to help you voice it all online. The bear’s there for a reason.
When I got accepted into law school, I felt "blessed" and I felt that I needed to learn more about Islam and the Quran to serve Allah better as a good Muslim and a good citizen. I grew up in Afghanistan until I was 13. During the Taliban, I learned to read the Quran at school and at the local mosque, but we were never taught the meaning of the Quran. So, when I stared learning the meaning of the Quran here in the US, I started to question it. I started learning about other religions and ended up reading the Bible and learning about Christianity and Judaism as well. The more I learned about religion, the more questions I had. I have read books on both sides of the arguments for and against religion, I have watched lectures and debates and I have spoken to priests and mullahs. I have also read Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. Also, evolution is apparently a thing that religion loves to hate. I was actually disappointed that I arrived at nothing at the end of it all. I concluded that religion is man-made and there's as much proof for God's existence as there is for a unicorn or a teapot in the sky as Richard Dawkins likes to put it. My family and relatives are devout Muslims and I know that many would be disappointed, to say the least, when and if they find out I have turned away from Islam. For a Muslim to become an atheist is the biggest step that you can take in your life. It is a decision that will arguably alter the rest of your life. I could lose many or all of your family and relatives. If i was still living in Afghanistan, the punishment without question would have been death. I know that i will lose many loved ones, but i honestly don’t know how long more i can pretend and keep it to myself. End of rant. Thank you for reading my story.
I was all alone in hospital and didn’t have anything to do (this was before mobile phones and my family hadn’t made it to me yet to bring me something to read) so I started reading the bible I found in my night stand. After just a short wile, I got so angry at how unjust the individual stories in it were that I just couldn’t read any further.
There Are Nice Karens
I’m a nice person and my name has become an embarrassment.
Maybe I'm Just Too Cynical
Whenever I see people whip their phone out and film how they are helping the homeless makes me cringe. (IMHO) Volunteering should not be cover to promote oneself.
Mixer Solutions?
Loneliness
Everyone Gets A Turn
I Know It's Sad But Still
Recently had all my money stolen from out of my account. Bank is working on refunding me all the cash, but in the mean time i need to try and find as much loose change as possible to buy food
Went to the supermarket and bought some milk and things, came up 70 cents short
I asked the attendant if she could unscan one of the items for me but she just shrugged and gave me the rest of the money i needed
I know it's only small but i wish her all the best
This Is What I Get For Teaching Them About The Rebellions That Happened Throughout History
They’re in 8th grade and I had them write a children’s book based on their history textbook. I already extended the deadline by a week, so I could not be more disappointed in them right now.
If you had felt guilt, that would have been wrong. What a bunch.
The Plutocracy Is Born
I do better than a large portion of the country. I still get bent over. I know people making less than me get bent over even further. Then we get lectured by these pigs about the ethics of "Hard Work" and "doing whats right for the country" while they rail us from behind. It's disgusting... I don't know what to think anymore.... But the IRS can go shove it up their a**es.
It is your country and you can try to do something about it on or before November 3rd.
Lost In Fog.
At first I felt like [crap]. Then I thought that maybe it meant that I was finally ready to start living again.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Its okay. You're not celebrating her death. Im sure you remember her and think of her daily. That's all that matters. Im sure your wife would want you to move on and be happy. Anyone who loves someone would.
I Know I'm A [Crappy] Person For Feeling This Way
I feel crappy for seeing parents who have a lot of kids and are complaining about their problems, and thinking they shouldn't have had so many kids in that case.
I have sympathy for the kids, but not these parents.
Future Me?
Heroes
Getting very sick of the "heroes work here" messages plastered all around my hospital. I know it's well-intentioned, but it feels impersonal and like the public is saying it to relieve guilt. The COVID crisis should not be as bad as it currently is in the supposed "best healthcare system in the world". I am no more of a hero now than I have been for going to work for the past five years taking care of people with infectious diseases. Why are we being celebrated now? Because we're going to work in unsafe conditions? Because we as a country can't get our [crap] together enough to obtain enough N-95s to prevent workers from dying unnecessarily?
Branding people in difficult situations (nurses, doctors, supermarket workers etc) heroes, takes the focus away from the people and systems that force them into that situation and makes it harder for these people to demand fair recompensation.
Learning Experience: Tldr Drugs Suck
As some of you will find out, I recently got out of a PTSD/Substance Abuse program at the VA for Veterans. I befriended someone who I thought was ready and willing to change like I was. I spoke it over with my then Fiancée and we both agreed we could open up our home and help a fellow veteran in need. We all agreed that come the 26th, he’s gone. No matter what.
We left for vacation 22 Sept and would return 26 sept. This gave him an opportunity to get everything he needs In order so he can move into Veteran Housing.
We come home married and find our house smelling like Bigfoot’s d**k, smeared in a prostitutes taint, in Afghanny 140 degree heat on the 26th. We get him ready to leave and he says all homeless homes are full. (I recently got off the phone with 2 homeless housing programs and I have his name on reserve). He packs 3 days worth of clothing. (Wife and I purchased 50$ worth of thrift store clothing for him as well as a bicycle for 10$) we drive him to the VA and drop him off.
We come back home and I start cleaning... empty meth bags, heroin resin and cocaine. We had put up a camera and we checked, he had multiple people over while we were gone and did copious amounts of drugs.
I accept what happens as a loss and my wife and I has tried to help out a fellow veteran.
Come this morning; wife left for work at 6am (firefighter) and my door knocks at 630. “Give me my [crap]” is yelled at me as I’m still trying to get the eye boogies out of my eyes and taste my morning coffee. It’s him. Demanding his stuff. I giggle and tell him to go away, that he burned this bridge and we won’t help him any more. I tell him I’ll grab his Hep C meds and other necessities, put them in a bag and he can go get f***ed. I give him the bag as I’m half naked on my front porch and he swings for me. (Every combat veterans dream has just come true in this exact moment, someone has come at them violently.) I drop my coffee and punch him as hard as I can in the face, he goes down. I call 911 and they arrive. I tell them the situation and they take him away. After a few questions they leave. I go inside and call my now wife and explain to her the situation. She wished I had not used violence but is thankful I protected our home. Now I have the rest of the day to process.
Worst Employer Award Of The Year Goes To Mine. I Don’t Regret It. Love You Grandpa.
My grandfather served in the Korean War in the Army. He was such a light in my life, finding it hard to move on. My best friend and my fishing buddy. Bye Grandpa.
The universe had something totally better planned for me. Higher paying job with peeps I know & a kick ass manager. I told my manager at the other job that it was their mistake letting me go, but it wasn’t. It was my mistake choosing a sleazy company to work for. Moral of the story, choose your employers wisely. Very wisely.
Workplace that has no moral values is not a good place for you to be. You deserve better. All of us always deserve better than that. Always put your loved ones before anything else. There are thousands jobs to do but there will be no substitute for your loved one once he/she is gone.
Customer For Life.
The Trouble Is, You Think You Have Time
During the installation process I got a text saying that Kobe Bryant, his daughter had died in a helicopter crash. Needless to say, my Dad and I were both shocked and lost for words. Eventually we continued our work and finished the install. The water heater worked amazing. Afterwards, we got Jimmy John sandwiches and attempted to work on a crossword together. As the day wrapped up and my dad was about to leave he told me how happy he was that he was able to help me with a project like this and how much it meant to him. Now, I'm just crying, thinking about how important it is to always say I love you. You never know when it will be the last you'll see your father, or kiss your wife, or play with your little brother. I love you, Dad.
Not Sure What To Feel Anymore
Need to vent a bit. I have been a police officer for a little over 5 years now. Got promoted to Sergeant a year ago because I didn’t like how some of the supervisors were treating officers and I wanted to start making change from the inside. My agency has always been a gold standard in how to police. I stress being respectful to the people we come in contact with my mantra is that just because they did a bad thing does not make them a bad person. Whenever we have issues with officers the charging paperwork is immediately started and the proper consequences follow, including termination. Lately the media has made me unbelievably morose to be at work. It makes me not want to go out in public or see my family for fear they will bring up the bad cops they see on tv. My whole career I have never had a single complaint and have always been a good officer. But s***s getting tough out here. The public don’t care if I saved a child’s life. They see some bad cop from across the country and want me dead or think I’m a huge piece of s**t. I love this job and I love helping people, but I honestly feel like if I could find another job making this kind of money to support my family I would take it, and that makes me incredibly sad.
Good Times
To Be Honest...
I wouldn't describe myself as an introvert but I really appreciate being at home playing videogames or watching movies/TV shows all day and not having to leave the house for anything besides grocery shopping once a week, so these last few weeks have been great for me, I even got to work from home, a thing that would never have been possible before. Now I have become so comfortable with the whole 'social-distancing'/'self-quarantine' thing that I am afraid of the day when I'll have to go back to the office and restart my social life outside of my home.
Am I A Bad Person?
With the latest trend of kids being sent to ask for baseballs caught by adults at games, I wouldn’t give it up. It’s always been a dream of mine to catch a game ball, and although I’m a grown man, my inner child wants nothing more then a game ball I caught to be on my mantle. People argue that it would fulfill a kids dream, but they didn’t earn anything so I think it sets a bad example. It’s today’s “participation trophy” for a kid just pressuring someone for something they didn’t actually earn.
Well Crap
long story short is that I didn't want to meet her child until we have dated a bit so I know how I felt about her. I have had many step dads and "uncles" (who I knew were not family) so I stressed I wanted to wait on meeting her daughter.
Three months into this I really care for this woman, and thought it would be a good time to start with a meet and greet. I got toys, and cooked a big fancy meal and made sure I had plenty of activities planned so I knew it would be a fun day.
When they arrived, she just plopped her in front of my tv and ignored her the whole time except for dinner/bath time. No rules, no trying to include her in anything. I tried my best to bring the focus to her daughter and kept explaining this weekend was about meeting her, but she kept getting b**chy about me focusing my attention on her daughter who is content on just watching tv. Literally boxed up all the toys and stuff I set out and put them in her car saying she can play with them at home.
I want to give it another shot, but am on the fence, if I am not feeling the same after this I don't want to be another dude in/out of a childs life.
Run. This woman seems like she would get jealous of any attention paid to the kid quick
Now I Have To Find A Solution For My Fries.....
Anything To Not Think About My Own Life...
True Confession
My friend, there is nothing wrong with doing that whatsoever. Be strong and confident in who you are and don’t be ashamed one bit! I’m a little jealous in fact! I should do a bit more to look after myself so that I too, can look good in a dress :)
Fml
She wasted her own life by staying. She could have made the choice to leave.
Should Probably Be A Burner Account
I gave them her fb info which was public where she posted all her trips. I saw later she posted that they contacted her and cut her off. Was a petty thing to do but I was young and a prick
Thanks for doing this, don't care about your reasons why. She gives welfare a bad name, and there are people out there who really need it. Edit: To clarify, I meant social welfare as a wider concept including unemployment, social security, disabilities pay, etc. since I commonly see it attacked as being only for the lazy. Below peeps are correct that unemployment benefits are not the same as the Temporary Assistance program.
Bride Confession.
People keep asking me what I'm most looking forward to about my wedding, and I think they're expecting me to say "walking down the aisle" or "the first dance" or something romantic, but honestly the main thing I'm excited about is coming home from our honeymoon and life going back to normal.
That feeling is very understandable, I think. You are under stress and it's normal to wish all that to end as soon as possible
The Name Dies With Me
Military Confession
I appreciate that people are thankful for the men and women who serve, but when I'm at the store after work I really just want to get my things and leave. I can't be the only one who feels like this.
I have always thought it was weird that Americans thank their troops for fighting a war so far away from their country that they started in the first place :/
Number One Genie Wish. Plz
We had separated in the past for about two years. Everything seemed to be going well after we got back together.
Honestly I just want to not exist.
I am so heart broken for the second time in my marriage. God. I am a wreck right now
Get a trusted psychologist to help put your mind straight and regain control over your emotions and personal life. You might see things more clear once you get to talk to professional. I'm talking as someone who has psychologists in the family, the work that they do is worth admiration.
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Here is my confession. I was more devastated and heartbroken when my dog Bubbles died than when my Poppa died (they died a couple of days apart). At first I felt guilty but after time I realised that even though I loved my Poppa, It wasn’t a relationship where I could call for advice or comfort etc, we mainly saw each other on special occasions. My dog was with me daily and was a huge comfort for me when I was down, she was always there.
Understand completely.
slackjack what
unitedjoko663 easy
Something similar happened to me six years ago, when my cat died. I was going to therapy at the time and at one point I told my therapist that I was feeling embarrassed, because I missed the cat so damn much. Her answer was just perfect: "you are grieving not just a cat, but the relationship you had with him, several cities, houses, important moments. Go through your grieving process without caring about anybody's opinion"
I've been grieiving for my best friend and confidante, who happened to be a cat, for nearly a year. I still cry. I haven't grieved that hard for ANY human being. The truth is, human relationships are complicated. Frought with mixed feelings, even when you love that person so very much. Animals? That's pure love. On both sides. So it's pure loss. Be gentle with yourself. I'm trying to be as well.
I’m so sorry! Losing a pet is really hard they become part of the family. We lost our German Shepherd two months ago. It still sucks that she’s not here anymore she was the sweetest dog.
I felt the same way when my grandma passed, and a few months later, my dog did. I don't mean any disrespect or anything, but at least I could see my grandma getting older and losing her to Alzheimer's, so her death was at least semi- expected. Our dog's death was almost overnight
Cecilia Cheung what
That's totally understandable and I believe normal. I'm still grieving my darling kitty Pumpkin who died last Spring. You have it right- your dog was with you most of the time.
I encourage my friends and have helped many through anxiety. I have anxiety myself and don’t tell anyone and it’s getting worse.
You just told a lot of people! Sometimes it's easier to talk to someone you don't know
LilicatUK like
beeneed -
Please tell your parents. They would be devastated to know you are suffering in secret. Parents who lose children to suicide but had no idea they were so unhappy are left bewildered, full of guilt for not knowing - it is made so much worse. You don't want to leave it, get no help and end up feeling that way either. There may be more your parents can do than you know and they would surely want to try. Even just telling them can release some of the pressure. Trust them to be able to handle it, please. Or tell another adult in your life that you can trust. Call the Samaritans or a similar organisation, just try something rather than suffer. Leaving things rarely improves them. As a former anxious and unhappy child I wish you well.
Lucas good
Do you have any insurance? Can you see a therapist? If you don't have insurance, can you afford to pay out of pocket? There are a few programs out there, such as Brightside and Betterhelp, where you pay a (relatively) small monthly subscription for telehealth meetings with a psychiatrist and/or therapist. My husband has a therapist (through our health insurance) and a psychiatrist (through Brightside) and together both doctors have made a huge difference with his anxiety. Don't give up. Get help. Even if your brain tells you that you don't need help or you aren't worthy of help, your brain is lying. You already know that your brain is broken. Get someone to fix it!
I’m only a kid I have hardly any cash at all and I don’t want to tell my parents because I don’t want to worry them any further.
I was in the same place as you and only started to recognize and reveal to others that I have anxiety within the last few years. I honestly feel freer because of it.
Erica Politica lol
LilicatUK is right. Opening up here on BP can help.
Anxiety is very difficult to deal with. I also suffer with anxiety. My biggest tip is write down your triggers in a journal. Sometimes just writing it out and seeing it without actually being in the situation can help! :)
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Princess Procrastination follower
I have no goals or ambitions. My parents said i was the only person who didnt know what they wanted to be when growing up. My parents are good people but they said a lot of s**t and had a lot of weird ideals and it kinda messed me up. Im in my 30s and have a profession i enjoy but am not passionate about. I have a good life, a home, a beautiful SO and a cute little bastard of a dog. But sometimes im overwhelmed at the prospect of another potential 50 years of drifting
You know, I'm 42, and honestly, I think it's okay to simply be content with your life. You don't need to have some grand purpose or some great ambition. It's ok to be ok with where you are! And really, it's ok to have a job that's not a life-fulfilling career; most jobs are like that. As long as it pays your bills and allows you time to follow your hobbies, then there's nothing wrong with your life. Don't let someone else tell you that you're missing something.
Agree with Stina. I didn't know what I wanted to do when I was growing up and most of my friends were the same. Only one of five sisters knew what she wanted to do and then she later grew to hate her choice. I had a great career I fell into by accident. Life isn't that straightforward. If you are content, that is what matters. If you want to push a few boundaries then go for it. Once covid has fecked off I am going to learn to ride a horse. Parents can just as easily be full of s**t as the next person, having kids doesn't make people wise or good.
I still have no clue. I think the idea of finding your perfect passion has been glamorized. Most of us are just trying to get by. Be generally happy. Have what we need. And that's MOST of us. You're not the wierdo here. We all are!
You don't appear to be drifting. Life is what happens when you're busy making plans. Don't let your parents' warped views diminish what you've achieved.
One thing you might consider is to sign up for some some kind of volunteer work. It's very gratifying. You meet new people and you help people in need.
Then quit choosing to drift. Every day wake up and find a purpose.
I Liquored On haha
Here is my confession. I was more devastated and heartbroken when my dog Bubbles died than when my Poppa died (they died a couple of days apart). At first I felt guilty but after time I realised that even though I loved my Poppa, It wasn’t a relationship where I could call for advice or comfort etc, we mainly saw each other on special occasions. My dog was with me daily and was a huge comfort for me when I was down, she was always there.
Understand completely.
slackjack what
unitedjoko663 easy
Something similar happened to me six years ago, when my cat died. I was going to therapy at the time and at one point I told my therapist that I was feeling embarrassed, because I missed the cat so damn much. Her answer was just perfect: "you are grieving not just a cat, but the relationship you had with him, several cities, houses, important moments. Go through your grieving process without caring about anybody's opinion"
I've been grieiving for my best friend and confidante, who happened to be a cat, for nearly a year. I still cry. I haven't grieved that hard for ANY human being. The truth is, human relationships are complicated. Frought with mixed feelings, even when you love that person so very much. Animals? That's pure love. On both sides. So it's pure loss. Be gentle with yourself. I'm trying to be as well.
I’m so sorry! Losing a pet is really hard they become part of the family. We lost our German Shepherd two months ago. It still sucks that she’s not here anymore she was the sweetest dog.
I felt the same way when my grandma passed, and a few months later, my dog did. I don't mean any disrespect or anything, but at least I could see my grandma getting older and losing her to Alzheimer's, so her death was at least semi- expected. Our dog's death was almost overnight
Cecilia Cheung what
That's totally understandable and I believe normal. I'm still grieving my darling kitty Pumpkin who died last Spring. You have it right- your dog was with you most of the time.