Notes from Tommie

posted by tommie on Oct 2

In our lives there are always things that are not quite so out in the open, things that you don’t really want the entire world to know about. Each and every one of us has these at some point in our lives and most of us carry a few things to the grave. With so much pressure being constantly put on our youth to meet standards and to match up to the dreams of their parents and grandparents I find it more and more that they really don’t know their kids at all.

Most of the time this isn’t even an actual effort, it just happens. Sometimes people keep these secrets for fear that the world won’t accept us for who we are and what out personal beliefs are per certain topics. Even I, who on most topics you ever could come up with is as open as a book, have some secrets that I’ve struggled with concerning letting family know about. Friends and certain individuals have learned things about me that in general aren’t that bad; however, the fear of reaction or public consensus have held me back all the same.

This post is mainly a challenge to those of you who are my readers and to myself. At some point in your life share these “deep dark secrets” with those that you care the most about. I understand that it can be frightening; however, if we can’t trust these people to love and accept us then what can we expect from the outside world or even ourselves. Be it in person, over the phone, or in a letter I encourage you to take that step and share something small at first moving on to larger things later on…

On an entirely different note: my squad has officially labeled me as a cultist because of my general beliefs in the government and how I would operate as a leader. For some reason wanting to lead future generations into a bright new age labels you as a cultist; however, I’ll shrug it off as close mindedness and look for support else where. Personally I see no problem with a totalitarian structure with egalitarianistic beliefs. *shrug* Some people disagree with that thought…

Chaos and confusion, Tommie Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Pup)