Since childhood, I've always tried to uphold the truth above all else, and I can assure you that this has been invaluable in my personal life. I've never used tears, much less excuses, to please anyone. There are situations at my age where saying anything is unnecessary; knowing that people know who I am makes me feel secure. I've never liked dramatizing things; dramatic lives aren't for me.
A few years ago, I remember a relative of mine struggling with a very serious situation. She tried to make excuses for everything, blaming everyone else. She wouldn't take responsibility, trying to invent stories to get out of the conflict. She cried, she was distressed, and everyone knew she had taken something that wasn't hers. This went on for a long time until one day she confessed everything. After that, her perspective was different, even the way she treated people changed. In reality, wanting to be the victim all the time is a big problem. That situation marked me for the better; I was able to understand what loyalty was, and that lying was exhausting.
After that, many things happened that I remember very clearly. It was a Sunday afternoon, I went out to play, and along with some other children, we passed by a house that didn't have a front gate, no fence, and you could easily get inside. In the window, there was a nail file and nail clippers. We took them without permission—in other words, we stole them. I told my grandmother everything that happened, and I received my punishment: no going out to play in the street for a week. It was painful, but I accepted it. I saw the children who, like me, had done the same thing, and worse, were free in the street. They called me, and I couldn't even look out the window. It was worth it.
A year ago, to keep it brief, I filed for divorce. It was very painful, but I felt I had to do it because my partner made decisions without my input. It was hard to accept, but it's over now. I've maturely accepted my new lifestyle.
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