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We all have our secret shames. Guilty little skeletons in the closet that we would never dare to confess to even our closest friends. Well, not when sober, at least.

The great thing about the internet is its anonymity. Behind the protection of a screen, people can feel liberated to say things they never would in face-to-face conversation, and really say what they mean. Of course, it goes both ways and this can also lead to all kinds of bullying and abuse, but that's for another post.

This post is all about getting it off your chest and owning up to past wrongs. While confessing anonymously to randoms on the internet is hardly taking responsibility for one's actions, the very act of confession can alleviate feelings of guilt and help people to get on with their lives. From the hilariously trivial to the actually quite profound, these confessions will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions, and might even make you reflect on your own past transgressions.

So scroll down below to check out the sordid details for yourself, and let the therapy begin!

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MagicalUnicorn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i always did it. and turned them away when i thought i'm doing something they wouldn't approve. just in case :D

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According to an article in Scientific American, any type of open and truthful disclosure reduces stress and helps individuals come to terms with their behavior. "It is not coincidental that some of the most powerful people or institutions in many cultures encourage people to confess their transgressions," they write. "And there is very strong evidence that writing about upsetting experiences or dark secrets can benefit your mental and physical well-being."

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Shawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I agree with this. I care more about animals than the majority of people.. humans suck for the most part.

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"First, simply putting emotional turmoil into words changes how we think about it. Giving concrete form to secret experiences can help categorize them in new ways. For instance, when we translate emotional experiences into words and stories, we start to think about them in a simpler, less menacing context. There is no solid evidence to explain this phenomenon, but it most likely occurs because talking or writing about a disturbing event helps us understand it better. And things we do not understand cause greater anxiety."

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"Dozens of studies have also shown that expressive writing is linked to less stress and improved sleep and cardiovascular function. We know that better sleep is associated with enhanced immune function and better general health—which correlate with better mental health, too."

"Expressive writing and religious confession are not panaceas, but these forms of release can help us get through difficult times. The beauty is that you do not have to be religious to benefit from confession. The underlying mechanisms are available to anyone for the price of a pencil and paper."

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Random Panda
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same tbh. I especially hate it when they do this while hiking/camping. People go in the mountains for the quiet, if you want music blasting go to a club.

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Shawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me about it.. My baby is dying right now from bone cancer. It hurts so bad and idk how I'm gonna get along after she's gone.

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So there you go. Got any guilty secrets you've been holding on to? Try writing about them, and allow yourself to properly express your emotions. It is clearly a great benefit to both your mental and physical health!

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varwenea
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alone time is important. When I come back from a long business trip surrounded by colleagues and business associates, the first thing I ask of my hubby is some me time. I just need to recollect myself.

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ravina nimje
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in third world country and I still have more love and sympathy for animals lot more than humans.

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反社会的
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened with a puppy we found, who wasn't being cared for well (she had fleas and mange), but unfortunately, she was claimed :(

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Laura Thai
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my brothers gf got pregnant and lost it. I was secretly pleased cause they don't have their s**t together and live in a trashy apt. with no ambition to make their life better. his gf is also not right in the head. I am glad they lost it cause it would have made mess out of their already messy life. however, I'm curious if it would have given him a reason to change.

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you are his best friend I don't want to know who is his worst enemy. But probably his mom.

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried the vegetarian life...don't have the discipline for it. lasted one week only.

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Demi Zwaan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's sad that this is seen as a shameful thing. It's perfectly normal to feel ánd show emotions, for both men and women!

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Jessica Billings
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 32 and still sleep with my baby blanket. It's more so a rag now, but.

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Pungent Sauce
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Also, “Friends” was the worst sit-com I’ve ever briefly suffered through. 1.5 episodes (back to back, in syndication) of watching arguably the (scripted to be) dumbest people on TV do stupid things was more than my brain could handle. Turned it off, no regrets.

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chi-wei shen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Options to cheat almost never appear out of thin air, you have to work in order to create them. This means you didn't try to cheat.

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Pungent Sauce
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anchovies on pizza works too. Also, they are freaking delicious. (Don’t tell!!)

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#40

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Oathbraker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're worried it might happen or hoping it does so you get out of the pain that is existence?

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Demi Zwaan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm curious as to why. If it was justified, then you shouldn't worry about it. If you were just being a jerk, you should lay awake every night.

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CrunChewy McSandybutt
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such thing as a soulmate. There are many people on this earth whose puzzle pieces will fit nicely into yours.

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反社会的
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been through this. My straight friend was going through a breakup and I really, desperately wanted to be with them, but I knew that all I could do was to help them feel better, because their feelings were more important than my own.

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#54

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Anne
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TBH.. I have a nephew I don't even want in my house because he is a sociopath. Just don't leave the baby alone with them. Stay with your baby at all times, at least until old enough to speak.

#55

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Fumps
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too, was a heavy drinker, big party animal. Now booze makes me c**p like a fountain. I quit two and half years ago. Never looked back

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Stille20
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's okay. Not everyone cries when they are sad. Glad your pupper is taking care of you.

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#57

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Alex Bailey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can change your dentist - no need for guilt or explanations.

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Ssss
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope you're ok. Sometimes the toughest decisions are the best ones but it takes time to feel positive about it. Hang in there!

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#64

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Shawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pigs don't care, they'll eat anything just about. Save your guilt

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Roger Haywood
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just means you have a varied taste in music. A metalhead I know likes Enya. Nothing wrong with that.

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Ksenia M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so, I'm gonna be that person: just buy the metal ones and avoid wasting trees! This way you can also keep the delivery guy guessing about the number of people eating the food (Even though he's not. Honestly, no one cares)

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Zori the degu
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Normal. Dogs are amazing companions, but puppies are absolutely horrible. The only good thing about them is that they are cute and for a serious person like myself, it's by no means a redeeming vice. I couldn't wait for my dog to grow up and start behaving as if I actually spent all those thousands of hours training him. Even though we are not entirely compatible, he's for the most part great. When I remember him as a puppy or an adolescent however, it makes me sick. People who think that the best period of a dog's life is when it's little, never ever had a dog!

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Neon Petra
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know about anchovies on pizza (never tried them) but pineapple is suprisingly good. (Now bring on the downvotes!)

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Miklós Nagy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would be a strange turn of event if he'd think of you as a daughter.

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Shawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And one day he will and you'll get a new roommate that you probably won't like either.

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Troux
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't just women, and it isn't just an opposite-sex thing. Tall, handsome, charming men are also often promoted by men.

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Shawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reevaluate your relationship. Why do people stay in them when they clearly don't want to?

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Ksenia M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, what the hell is wrong with those women having sex with their kid's friends?! Jesus...

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Alex Bailey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never eaten a pop-tart and don't plan on changing that any time soon.

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Demi Zwaan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can! Get in touch with a (no kill) shelter and find a new, loving home for him! You're not happy, he's not happy, go do something about it.

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Kusotare
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is the worst of your transgressions, you lead a charmed life.

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