Many friends believe I am good at keeping secrets. The truth is, as a doctor, I am required to; as a friend, I am driven to protect; and as a witness, I must listen so they can heal. Even if it means turning their secrets into a burden of sharp blades and pain within me.
I must confess to my friends: I am not just “keeping” your secrets. I am not even a good listener. I am sorry. I am only good at bleeding in silence within so you don’t have to do it alone.