I overtly lie to my family on a daily basis. My daughters and son have no idea of the mental turmoil I endure every day, they know 1/10th of my physical issues. My sister knows more, but nowhere near the whole truth.

I do this to protect them and protect myself. What they don't know cannot hurt them, what I do not have to discuss I can suppress, I am an introvert - I do not like attention or focus on me. Only here and on our Sister Site have I learned to reveal myself over the past year.

Dave.