Confession is good for the soul. Have you found that to be true?

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Confession only helps people whose burdens are lifted as soon as the words of guilt have left their mouth. They see it as a way for themselves to feel better, so they admit to it. But, what’s been done isn’t undone… The wrong was still committed. For someone like me, confessing doesn’t help emotionally. It’s just the right thing to do – because everyone deserves honesty – but all the pain, regret and sorrow remains. I truly believe that for most people… Confessing is a purely selfish act, and they have nothing but their own feelings in mind before doing so. Not all people are like that, no. But most.

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