Children learn the importance of honesty when parents refuse to play along and pretend that everything is fine. And yes, they can tell when you're pretending. Open communication is far healthier than a lifetime of tension and unresolved issues bubbling beneath the appearance of perfection. But the truth is, I'm glad I didn't. I've learned to respect them and the lessons they've taught me have proved invaluable.
Nothing is gained by pretending.
I can achieve anything I want in life. I deserve to be happy. And I should never, ever settle for anything less. To return to previous link please click on this Back button. If your browser does not support JavaScript please follow this link.