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#RI-6a7aab5a·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: six years

lied to protect myself

I let my sister believe our cousin destroyed her favorite jacket, causing a huge fight between our families.

What I wish I knew
"being honest would have avoided the conflict"
If I could tell you one thing
"don't let fear of confrontation lead to dishonesty"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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