Posted by Lindenblüte on October 14, 2006, at 15:36:45
In reply to I don't think peopl 'put up' w/matt, they like him » draughn88, posted by muffled on October 14, 2006, at 12:37:43
I don't "know" Matt. Does anybody? What does it mean to "know" Matt?
The purpose of this website is to SUPPORT Matt. Many of us here have a lot of struggles, and it's really hard to open up to people in our everyday lives and tell them what's going on with us. Sometimes they don't believe us, sometimes they can't help us, and sometimes they make us feel bad for showing them that we are imperfect.
I don't just put up with Matt, I think he is a very positive part of this community. I read his posts with interest, and I find that a lot of his conflicts and dilemmas resonate with me.
I get satisfaction out of supporting people. That's another big reason why I'm here.
Perhaps the "truth" is in one's actions. Perhaps the "truth" lies in one's intentions. Perhaps the "truth" lies in one's subconscious. I don't think that any person will ever have access to another person's mind to be able to establish "truth" vs. falsehood with certainty.
We are all selective about what we choose to disclose about ourselves, to whom, when, if, and how.
If you are so concerned about the "truth", you may choose to set a precedent and tell us who you truly are. I think that after a little while you will discover that it's impossible to write about yourself without making some choices about what to include, what to leave out, and how to make a coherent story.
I don't judge Matt for who he is, or what he's going through. None of us are so sinless that we should cast the first stone. Certainly not in a supportive forum like this.
Matt- how are you dealing with this? I'm worried about you. If you cannot be free to express your self on Babble, it could be distressing.
-Li
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