Today’s inspiration comes from KittyKat, who contemplates faking illness to avoid an unpleasant family gathering, then wonders why she doesn’t use depression, a genuine illness, as a justifiable excuse.
The comfort of the acceptable lie
Smothers truth in the vacuum of our uncertainty
Very good and so true! Thank you for this!
Kat x
Reblogged this on Kittykat-bitsandbobs and commented:
Seems that others really do understand… Thank you Keigh.
X
Last point, then I’ll leave you in peace!
I think the line “The comfort of the acceptable lie” is so true on different levels.
Yes, it is more comfortable for me to lie and say I have flu, but perhaps more importantly, I think other people would feel much more comfortable hearing that than, “I can’t come because my depression/anxiety has flared up”.
I recall reading a statistic that said in Ireland the vast majority of people would rather NOT know a friend or loved one had a mental illness. Shocking, but it perhaps speaks to people’s fear and ignorance of the issue still, even in this day and age.
Thank you Keigh.
X
There sadly remains a great deal of fear and ignorance regarding mental health. Stay strong, and seek out those with a better understanding.
Will do. Thank you x