Posted by claire 7 on June 16, 2000, at 14:00:38
In reply to Re: I agree Cam/note to ToDD, posted by KarenB on June 16, 2000, at 12:37:14
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Have you ever even considered that you may be wrong about the number of boBB identities? I ask seriously, not snidely. I'm honestly trying to figure out why it is so important for you to believe that anyone who doesn't boBB-bash is boBB.
I think I've expressed at least one of my theories about it, but a new one occurs to me. I wonder if you aren't overly concerned about being "tricked", or taken for a fool. Have you felt tricked in some profound way by an important figure in your life? This must be a pretty significant fear if you (and shar, and Janice) would rather respond with cruelty to a fellow human being than risk being taken for a fool.
The fear of appearing foolish is a major disabler. It limits your ability to experience life,it limits your ability to enjoy life, and it limits the depth of self-perception you can achieve. I've gotten over the frustration of being called boBB's alter-ego, and for a while I even found it amusing, (actually, I still do, from my side of things),but I think from YOUR side of things, it's not so funny. If you were able to allow yourself to seriously think about your reaction to this situation, you might gain some insight that could be useful in your struggle against depression.
I take everyone's struggle against depression seriously, including yours, though I doubt you will believe it.
poster:claire 7
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