Six Billion Secrets http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com On Six Billion Secrets, people share hopes, fears and dreams - and are treated in a non-judgmental way by a supportive community. Copyright 2012 Six Billion Secrets 60 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Hope/1550692 <![CDATA[They said it would get better, and I cried and thought I would be miserable forever.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Hope/1550692 They were right, I was wrong.

Things did get better.

I'm happy and excited about life.

And now I can honestly say:

It doesn't seem like it, but it really does get better.

I promise.

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:03 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view//797095 <![CDATA[I have a huge crush on a guy who has cerebral palsy.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view//797095 He's in a wheelchair, can't walk at all, and the rest of his body's affected, too, but he's brilliant, hilarious, and kind.

My secret is that I'm afraid to flirt with him because I'm not sure I'm brave enough for a relationship with him.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:00:09 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Self-esteem/196981 <![CDATA[My friend's tell me I'm the strongest and bravest person they ever met.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Self-esteem/196981 They don't know I'm secretly depressed and struggling with a body image and eating disorder.

I don't think they'll ever notice.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:11 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Friends/1550023 <![CDATA[I'm so worried about my best friend.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Friends/1550023 She hangs out with the stoner kids and gets high after school every day.

Her arms and legs are covered with scars and on her stomach, it faintly says 'stupid,' 'fat,' and 'worthless.'

She never eats anymore and if she does, she'll quickly run to the bathroom to throw up.

I'm the only one who seems to care.

Help.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:00:07 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Hope/216724 <![CDATA[No matter what you may think right now, someone will cry at your funeral.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Hope/216724 Please don't break their heart.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00:08 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/92813 <![CDATA[Tom - you were diagnosed with schizophrenia at 18.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/92813 You spent your life trying to regain a sense of yourself.

Last december, you felt you'd finally beaten your mental illness.

You were diagnosed with terminal brain cancer a week later, and died in 3 months.

I wish I could have died for you.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:00:12 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/149636 <![CDATA[I'm 14.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/149636 I shaved the side of my head a while ago, so it's in an awkward stage now.

At one of my softball tournaments, the other team was making fun of my hair cut, talking about how horrible, ugly, & bad it was.

I wish they knew how bad they hurt my feelings...

Brain surgery is a bummer, huh?

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:10 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/159197 <![CDATA[My little sister is in a relationship with another girl, and our parents don't know.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/159197 We're afraid that if they find out, they won't be allowed to be together anymore.

I'll guard their secret to my dying breath, because they make the most adorable couple I've ever seen.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:00:06 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Death/237820 <![CDATA[A few years ago you died, we were only in high school.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Death/237820 For a week at school everyone wore blue ribbons for you, went to your funeral and filled a board with notes to you.

Im sure you know this already because you were watching the whole time.

Garber High School misses you, Mike.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:06 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/830752 <![CDATA[I'm 16]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/830752 I have a boyfriend

But he'll never love me as much as you do

And I don't think I'll ever love him more than I love you

But you're straight, and you think I am too

I just wish we both weren't girls.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:00:04 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/158581 <![CDATA[Sometimes I wish I wasn't such a good liar.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Love/158581 Then maybe someone would finally see through my facade when I say "I'm fine."

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:04 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view//823573 <![CDATA[This site taught me something,]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view//823573 Pain is universal and no one is immune to it,

No matter how convincing the smile they wear is,

Open your eyes everyone.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:30:03 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Self-esteem/166054 <![CDATA[You are jealous of me.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Self-esteem/166054 I am beautiful, popular, and talented.

You don't know that I come home at night to an abusive father, to a drunk mom, and to a broken family.

You don't know that every good thing I am is a fake mask that I put on for the rest of the world.

That I put on for you.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:03 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Death/157298 <![CDATA[When I was thirteen my dad died.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Death/157298 People think I'm fine and there's nothing wrong with me.

They don't know that I hurt myself everytime I think about the fact that I said I wished he was dead the day before he died.

I'll never forgive myself.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:09 -0600 http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Friends/966356 <![CDATA[Today, you laughed at me because I had my lucky teddy bear in my bag.]]> http://www.sixbillionsecrets.com/view/Friends/966356 You do not understand that it is the only way that I feel comfortable at school?

And I call you a friend ..

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