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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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4 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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4 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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Laura Thai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad too. Humans have hands to open doors and use tools to escape. Animals do not.

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Octavia Hansen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has to do with people know better . . . pets don't have a choice . . .

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Jonathon Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just this year, the next town over from me flooded. I didn't lift a finger to help. Then the Zoo next to that flooded and I was like "Oh no! What can I do to help the poor parrots?!". I am fully aware this is an irrational and morally dubious reaction, but my I have to force myself to remember to care about humans, my first instincts take care of it with animals.

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the same, I often have more empathy for animals and children than anyone else.

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Nevi Løvfelt
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it's wrong, but I feel same way. There ARE real good people outthere, there are just too few of them.

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Debbie Gaab
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So do I. I feel worse when pets get murdered than when people do too. People suck Animals are innocent and loving

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K Miller
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES! I think it's the helplessness... they can't get out on their own! When I had pets I worried about how I would get them out in a fire... turns out you don't even think, just grab 'em and run.

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Karin Federa
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People at least have a chance, they can open a door or a window. A pet in a locked house is trapped & has no chance to save itself, that’s what bothers me most.

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Octavia Hansen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has to do with people know better . . . animals don't have a choice . . .

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Aria Whitaker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? A 3 year old "knows better"? A human with a severe mental impairment "knows better"? There all are types of people, and thinking everyone "knows" the same things or are guilty of something just for being human is crazy. I love animals to death, but to devalue human lives and put animal ones on a pedestal is just....mind boggling to me.

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Tiffany Marie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But with this.... How come people care so much about mass shootings?? Isn't it the same thing?

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Richard Portman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is not the same thing. The thing about mass shootings is some f****d up misunderstood a*****e has a grudge over their inability to be a human or an animal and so decide to play God. Ojala que entiendes?

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Tiffany Marie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The crappy thing is.. Maybe those people who die in fires were actually the good ones... That's how the world works.

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Richard Portman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only if we let it be that way. Us human animals have more choice. That's why we need our gods.

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beavis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother called me a non empathetic monster after I told her that

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Mark Kelly
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the exception is kids,they also are more helpless. Plus the adults could have died saving a child or pet.

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

I thought I was the only one. My husband thinks I crazy which I could care less.

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Rose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might get downvoted on this but I don't feel that way. I dunno why maybe it's cause I'm selfish or because I'm scared of dogs or something. One time my friends said to me would you rather save a human or a dog and I automatically said human because for me their more important. Sorry if anyone gets offended by this.

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Anita Bailey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s always my first thought when there’s a wildfire. Humans can usually escape and take their dogs, but what about their cats and other pets, plus all the wildlife.

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Lisa Pockat Bork
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4 years ago

Sadly, so do I...

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Kelly Hartle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to admit that I get more upset when the dog dies in a movie than when a person does.

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Jessica Cifelli
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I do. I mean, chances are the animal had no hand, or paw as it were, in causing that fire.

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lucas gich
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It occurs to me also with the homeless. It sucks to see them in that position, don't get me wrong, but it's the state's responsability to help them and they usually have some of the blame. But pets deserve a loving family, with plenty of food and play and a warm place to spend their lives. Also feel very sad when they get killed in movies and TV!

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Ximena Aldana
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sooooo me... If i see an accident i run to the animal, people can lead their things, animals allways need help

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Id row
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost my pets when I woke up to my house on fire. It was by far the worst thing that's ever happened to me and I'm still traumatized by it.

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DC
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too! Nothing bad about that - people suck, animals don't.

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TheNerdyOne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t all human beings have that effect? Except of course the cold hearted people in the world 😞

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

Its the same with movies unless you know the person who died semi well but an animal is an animal and they are almost all wonderful so if you know them or not you tend to like them. I

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Ange Scott
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% !! its just way more sad to me, especially given that a lot of them arent even given a thought when their humans leave them behind

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Christy Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that uncommon?! Oh OK, well I do too ... by a lot ... so I'm a s****y person too. Ppl f*cking suck.

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

Same, i can watch a movie with human death all over and not flinch but if a dog dies, i'm sobbing like a baby.

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Kathy Baylis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m the same way with animals dying or being hurt in movies. I mean, I do get upset when characters who are true innocents die, but by and large I don’t feel as bad when most of the humans get hurt or die as I do when the animals do.

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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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 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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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Comforting- not the end of the world and unless it effects emotional growth, I don't see it as an issue.

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