FML

I was spending some time on FmyLife the other day (I have a link to it in my favorite websites below if you want to check it out). FML is a website where people write in and tell their horror stories. It’s an anonymous place for people to complain. It is really very fascinating. But it got me thinking of why it is so interesting. Some of the stories are really difficult to read because they are so personal. It’s like slashing a spotlight on a person’s biggest faults and insecurities. I couldn’t imaging wanting to share some of my stories with perfect strangers, regardless if it’s anonymous or not. But the really interesting idea to me is that by sharing these details with strangers, a sort of community is built. A place where people can go and realize they aren’t alone with their problems. I must admit after reading some of these stories, I feel better about the things that happen in my life. In this strange way, a total negative can become a positive, life affirming experience. What does that say about me? Do I take pleasure in other’s pain? I don’t think it does, it’s not like I am hoping for bad things to happen to good people. I wish bad things didn’t happen to anyone. But since they do (to EVERYONE) I am simply glad to not feel alone in that respect. It’s amazing to me, where one finds a family. A sense of belonging. A sense that everything is going to be okay.