PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Igrewuplyingtoo.

Similar to the author, I had my own experiences in my childhood that prompted me to lie as means of escaping my reality. It reminded me of my own wounds I have and have yet to heal. Lying was a blanket of comfort and solace thatallowedmetotransporttoalternatingrealitiesasIwas alsojustachildhopingandyearningforalifemorethanmy own.IrememberthetimesIwouldpurposelywatchmovies, read stories, and listen to songs as a way to indulge and imaginemyselfinanewworldasadifferentperson.Upuntil today, my own pain and sufferings still find their way to creep up on me. However, just like Christine, I am now able to stand before and face them to pave the way for further healingandgrowth.