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Liar Liar, Pants On Fire

by Gordo - 14 June 2010

Does BIID lead to compulsive lying?

I’ve found that ever since I was aware of my BIID a few years ago, I’ve been purposely lying to protect myself and others. This seems to be something that everyone with BIID deals with at some point — having to lie to others. Quite often, the lying starts even before one is aware of BIID. Usually, it’s intentional lying, but at what point does lying become an impulse rather than a necessity?

To Tell The Truth Or Not - That’s A Question

by Elisabeth - 29 January 2010

Some of you have asked me how I explain to others why I wheel. And then you shared with me that though my explanation might work, you feel the truth is necessary. But is it? Is it necessary for others or is it necessary for you?

Can He Handle the Truth?

by Lane - 14 August 2009

What I’m planning to do is nothing unique, I know that, but it’s a big step for me and I wanted to tell you guys about it. I would like to open up my circle of trust in regards to BIID. How many connections are needed until the Kevin Bacon Game brings my BIID world crashing down on my non-BIID-integrated world?

Telling your kids the truth about BIID and your impairment

by Sean - 7 September 2008

I don’t have children, so this is a complication that I would not have to face if I managed to become paraplegic. But many of us do have children and have to think about this. What do you tell your children if you become an amputee or paraplegic? Do you tell them the truth? Or do you tell them a "white" lie (though the size of such a lie would make it more grey than white).

Confession is good for the soul

by Sean - 24 April 2008

They say confession is good for the soul. I’m not the religious type, but I guess there’s some truth to that, because I wish I could talk about what’s going on in my head. I’d like to be able to talk to my partner, and I’d like to be able to tell many of my friends. Two different cases, yet, situations where I feel stifled, unable to say a thing.