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What’s the darkest part of yourself that you’ve never told anyone? (Mine is in the comments) (lemmy.world)
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We all have thoughts, memories, or impulses that we bury deep—things we’d never say out loud, even to our closest friends. This isn’t about crime confessions or obvious trauma, but those disturbing truths about ourselves that quietly haunt us. What’s the part of you that you hide from the world because you’re afraid of what it might reveal?

Let’s be honest—anonymity is a powerful thing.

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[–] [S] 11 points 1 year ago (7 children)

In my case, I'd say I enjoy receiving verbal and physical abuse. I'm not just referring to something sexual, but more generally. I've realized that it's something that motivates me and makes me feel good. I don't know if it's sadomasochism, but in many instances in my life, I've found myself in total ecstasy when someone hits me or insults me.

However, it's something circumstantial. I don't see it as something I'm constantly seeking, like a fetish. It's more like a personal trait—something that’s very much a part of me and makes me feel really good.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    However, it's something circumstantial. I don't see it as something I'm constantly seeking, like a fetish. It's more like a personal trait—something that’s very much a part of me and makes me feel really good.

    Hey I don't want to get too personal, but have you tried exploring this with a consenting partner? There might be a whole part to yourself you haven't explored.

    You do you, just sayin.

    Like.. obviously a lot of people's kneejerk reaction is going to be "why would I ever say that to you?!?!?" but people kind of tend to love acting turns out so in a bubble of consent suddenly...

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