True. I grew up in a hostile environment. I learned how to “be the required personality” to survive. I had to choose to put it away in the attic. I wish I never had that experience. I have to consciously choose to be true to my values sometimes.
I know there is both a “good” and “evil” me. I try not to lie, ever. Not to others, that is. I believe we all lie to ourselves. Knowingly and unknowingly.
The only problem I have now is distrust of others, because I know myself. Classic projection, probably.
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