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What one thing would people never guess about you?

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Thisisit777 · 24/12/2018 18:51

Me - I was shy at school and rarely talked.

You?

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BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 27/12/2018 00:02

What's your YouTube channel about ohyes? Not exactly if you don't want to say, but roughly, eg hobby, beauty, cooking?

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 27/12/2018 00:04

I have a book inside me. I'm not the most fluent writer though so I'm not sure it'll ever get written down, but it's gently post-apocalyptic and the society, technology and politics etc are fully formed in my mind. It's a love story and has lots of naughty bits so I would never publish it under my real name, I would be too embarrassed.

Lillygolightly · 27/12/2018 00:07

That 3 completely different yet famous men have professed to being in love with me. 2 out of the 3 proposed. One of them I had never even met in person, one of them as it turned out was a bit of a possessive lunatic, 3 I was with for almost 5 years.

I was somewhat famous myself, but I’m not at all a fan of the limelight or fame. You’ve probably all heard me singing in your living rooms for over 10 years (no longer though) you would never know it was me I’ve always kept a very low profile. Also this life was so long ago I actually don’t believe anymore that it was me, it’s like it happened to somebody else.

I now live a completely ordinary life, have only 1 friend but we aren’t close anymore. I used to be a really social sort of person but I hide myself away now, I’ve no idea why I do that, I’m sad about it but have made no action to change it.

I’ve been raped - never told anyone, never reported. I was young...at the time I thought it was my own fault quiet frankly.

I’ve lost babies who I think about all the time 😢 very lucky though to have my amazing children.

I have been homeless and had literally not a penny to my name more than once.

I have had a pretty sad life with some amazing highlights and so much shit has happened that I’m mostly numb. I find it very hard to cry for myself but can easily cry over other people’s sadness and very empathetic to anyone else but myself. Go figure Hmm I do wonder what’s wrong with me sometimes....some sort of post traumatic something or other, and what’s funny is I feel like I’m being dramatic saying that!

If you met me you’d think me witty, strong confident and outgoing....what a laugh that is...I’m anything but Confused

KeepServingTheFestiveSnogs · 27/12/2018 00:14

Lots of these are really moving. I hope you're all ok.

User098765 I'm particularly talking to you. Are you all right?

Flowers to you all.

Plaiceholder Been there. Done it. It wasn't really all that!

ohyesnamechange · 27/12/2018 00:50

@BlackAmericanoNoSugar relaxation/hypnosisSmile

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 27/12/2018 00:55

You must have a very soothing voice ohyes

superhansg · 27/12/2018 01:30

That I'm a dominatrix

LEMtheoriginal · 27/12/2018 01:42

I have a PhD in biochemistry

Evennow · 27/12/2018 01:55

I have depression and an eating disorder both of which I conceal. I am known for being the life and soul of the party.

BrokenWing · 27/12/2018 01:55

Having a birthday near xmas I am used to no fuss, don't mind that everyone has other Xmas plans and everyone knows I'm ok with it. But noone seems to know how hurt I am when no one bothers with the big ones, I contribute/organise collections or buy gifts for others big ones, but mine will pass by again soon, same as my 30th and 40th. I've even removed my birthday from FB this year as I can't be bothered with the fake/no effort big birthday wishes only because FB sent a message telling them to say it.

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Thisisit777 · 27/12/2018 02:03

Gosh, I’m realising how little we may truly know those we live, love or work with.

I’m also a rape victim. I look at other women in my life sometimes and think might you be one too?

I long to give talks to teenagers about consent and being mindful that porn is not necessarily portraying real sex....

I also have a degree and post grad yet feel as thick as two planks. Like I’m wired up incorrectly or something.

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Thisisit777 · 27/12/2018 02:04

Ps. This thread has been cathartic - thank you

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Santasshoe · 27/12/2018 07:52

That I didn't utter a word through school.

CuckooSings · 27/12/2018 07:54

I am autistic and have PTSD, anxiety and depression. I am also severely allergic to anti-depressents and anxiety meds. Due to the autism i cannot cope with talking therapy. I fake it so well even DH doesn't know how hard it is.

Blueskywhy · 27/12/2018 08:05

I’m really struggling with the lack of sex in our marriage. We’ve (I) tried but I know it’s not fixable. In the new year, when things settle down, I’m going to tell him I’m going elsewhere for sex. DH won’t want a divorce for various business and family reasons.

I’m looking forward to it. DH won’t be surprised. It’s been a journey to this point. He’s a great DH in so many ways, but I can’t stand this any longer. Should have done this years ago.

yawning801 · 27/12/2018 09:52

I'm technically classed as disabled.

User098765 · 27/12/2018 09:59

Keepserving
I didn’t intend to sound quite so dramatic, it’s just how I’ve always felt and it fits the bill as being an aspect of me no one would guess. I’m a happy go lucky person in real life 😁
💐 to you all.

Karmagoat · 27/12/2018 10:29

I have crippling social anxiety and suspect I may be on the autistic spectrum.
Life is a daily struggle.
Im a witch.

certainlymerry · 27/12/2018 10:43

That I had a long relationship with another woman whilst a teenager. These days it would be nothing , but in those days it was a terrible secret and it wrecked my life.

SheldonandPenny · 27/12/2018 11:37

(Warning trigger) I was sexually assaulted by two women. I've never heard of this happening to anyone else. I am a woman...

witchhazelblue · 27/12/2018 13:10

That an older cousin used to sexually abuse me between the ages of 7 and 9. He is the successful, handsome, loving husband, father and golden boy of the family and I'm the black sheep. Its permanently messed up how I interact with men.

SeeMoreStars · 27/12/2018 14:14

That I am a respectable married woman with DC in school who also has a major crush on another man who is single. The temptation to act on it is strong sometimes but I know I have to keep the way I feel to myself and never tell the man or anyone else ever.

nosolnswoutproblems · 27/12/2018 14:21

@Bringiton88

Me too.

changedforthisnow · 27/12/2018 14:32

That I have had enough now and I really want to stop living. That I desperately regret having children as I feel trapped in life by duty to them. That I am getting increasingly worried that I will kill myself and leave them as I really, really don't feel able to go on. That I hate my narcistic, abusive husband with an incredible intensity. The horror of leaving my children to be raised by such a man is the only thing that is keeping me alive. That I hope he dies everytime he leaves the house.
That I hope he dies in his sleep everytime he goes to bed.

MissionItsPossible · 27/12/2018 14:56

Nothing to add, but this is an amazing, inspiring and very sad thread.

I am dying to know who the famous people are in PP's posts.

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