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Originally Posted by rainbow8
I know.  I want to believe like some posters do, that it's all right because googling is so common and it's the public domain, but in my heart I know I shouldn't have read everything I did. Unless. I asked. First. T said maybe she wouldn't have minded that I drove past her house ( this was about 5 years ago, not recently) if I would have asked permission first. I should have asked if I could read her daughter's writing. When I saw T's art show. I thought she'd be angry, but she was pleased, instead. She's pretty open to answering my questions but I never thought to ask first. I wish she'd punish me. I don't where that wish comes from. But she'll probably say it's not so terrible. I hope... |
Rainbow, I do agree with others that what is online is public information for the most part. Especially articles, newsletters and blogs - they are posted on the Internet specifically to reach a wide audience. I doubt that in itself would phase your T at all. I realize you you feel guilty about how you found the articles and while I don't think it's something to beat yourself up about, I can understand why you feel the way you do. I think it's important to remember, however, that it's telling your T that may be troublesome for her, not what you found online. Just because you're close with someone doesn't mean you have to share everything with them - even your T. Everyone is entitled to secrets, so why not try to go easy on yourself.