another of my sectrets- there is someone on this site, and whenever i see that they are online the same time as me, even though they've never said a word to me i feel happy and safer. i dont know why...maybe i'm just weird...
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Well I started this thread not even knowing about Pandoras Box, and once I was told I never checked back here because I thought this would disappear. Now I saw a sparked debate and thought I would contribute to this discussion.
I have to say that I am in the middle here. I really like Pandoras Box and have even posted some secrets myself there. I loved the fact that I could post without using my name. It does attract people to a part of the site that could be used for information, which is a very very good thing. I am unsure that people know its there still, because it is still very new in v3. Once people know it is there, I think it will become more popular. And I wanted to add that Pandoras Box does have a comment option, so you can comment on the secrets if you wish to.
In contrast, I LOVE this thread. I see the point where "if theyre secrets, there not secrets anymore because the name is on them". Bit then gain, sometimes our secrets are a cry for help, and when people see them and can relate, then it comforts the original poster. And also the fact that you have to have pictures in Pandoras Box is a little inconvienent just because sometimes people dont have the time or tools to make the pictures. I think because the threads are so popular that the thread would be seen more and read more here. I know that back in v2 I used it as a distraction by reading through them and seeing that I am not alone in the things that I am feeling.
So maybe we can just leave both and let people make the decision for themselves? That way the people that just want to use text will be able to do so, and people that have a secret they are ready to reveal and need some support could also use this thread. And if you need to just get something off of your chest and still want it to be a personal secret, then Pandoras Box is the answer to that.
There has to be a solution somewhere out there =)
x Kate
Put the thread in Rants. These 'secrets" are just arty-tarty rants anyway usually. Rants forum already has more triggering stuff than "Serious" so that can't be an issue. "Serious" can have an emergency dimension more than most places. Maybe people think secrets thread brings people into "Serious" and they comment, but looking at the last months I don't think it was working.
well, we could always create a subforum, and just have the secret thread there. pandora's box feels too much like postsecret. it makes me feel closer to others when I see their secret.
it feels more personal. perhaps, for the loading time, if we did create a subforum, there could be a secrets thread for ed, for si, for abuse, for substance abuse, etc, etc. ?
"all things truly wicked start from an innocence."
blith that would be a good idea but you cant post replies in rants. The ranting thread wasnt meant for anyone to reply to in v2, so they disregarded replying in v3 unless it is to your own thread.
I know she wont mind me using this pic, she'll probably laugh..
What We Are Is The Sum of One Thousand Lies.
What We Know; Is Almost Nothing At All.
But We Are What We Are Until The Day We Die.
Or Til' We Don't Have The Strength To Go On.
My secrets:
1. I don't wanna' give up SH.
2. I used to be a commited Christian and profess to be an atheist but still really wanna' go bk to God 'cause I was happy then and I liked myself.
3. I let this guy kiss me and what not and basically use me to satisy his urges and then he decided half an hour later he didn't want me and made me feel like a cheap whore but i would let him do it all again and give him what he wanted just for a change of feeling.
4. I am beginning to conform to society just to feel safe...like I am not alone and do not have to make excuses for how pathetic actual me is.
(hmmmmm....I must be feeling very cheerful today...sorry that turned into a rant *blushes*)
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Reason: Forgot stuff and then forgot to put why I edited it...oh dear lol
i feel stuck..
my whole life feels like a dream - i feel like im leading 2 seperate lives - my online one and my real one..
but the only person i really care about is someone online, who i've never even met..
that's why i dont feel real...
im scared its all not true...
I never go on the mainsite I usually skip straight to the forums so for me the secrets thread is important as I didnt even know that Pandoras box existed although I will go and have a look now. To be honest though I have a shared computer with my boyfriend so for me to save a piccie to then post is a bit awkward and I dont always have time as he isnt aware about my SI or any of the stuff that I go on this site for so being able to just type things is essential for me and not having to worry about putting together a picture no mater how simple it is.
I also think that it is helpful for the posts to be able to be responded to aswell because sometimes it is clear from what people have put on that they are struggling and just a quick response can make a big difference even if that isnt what they have necessarily posted for. Sorry if that is a bit of a waffling load of crap but my mind isnt exactly working together right now but I wanted to put something down for this thread.
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~Buttons~ is my Gaurdian Angel
IF there is any light left it is shrouded by shadows and from within this darkness I see no way out
My wings are broken and bound too tight, there is no escape from its grip tonight!!
i feel stuck..
my whole life feels like a dream - i feel like im leading 2 seperate lives - my online one and my real one..
but the only person i really care about is someone online, who i've never even met..
that's why i dont feel real...
im scared its all not true...
stay strong babe, were all here for you.
xx <3 helen
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there is a part of me that desperately hopes I won't be alive to see my 18th birthday.
it's not a goal yet, but I'm afraid as the bad days outnumber the good it will become one.
