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100 WORDS

Liar, Liar — Why Was I Such a Liar?

Thrifty Words 100 Challenge #85: ‘Liar’

Author Unknown — created by BK — Flickr.

When I was younger, I used to lie about everything. I was a compulsive liar. I even lied about shit that didn’t matter.

It’s called pseudologia fantastica. Although it’s not usually psychotic, according to Good Therapy, it could be a symptom of a deeper problem such as impulsive control issues, ADHD, or borderline personality disorder. “Lies might also be a coping mechanism for low self-esteem or past trauma.”

Growing up, we were very poor — low self-esteem and trauma of an abusive alcoholic stepfather could be indicative of why I lied.

I still lie — now they call it fiction.

Which do you think would be worse? Lying compulsively, or when you cannot tell a lie, even when it hurts someone.

Liar Liar Official Trailer #1 — Jim Carrey Movie (1997) HD

Liar Liar | Jim Carrey Can’t Tell a Lie

Why don’t you share your story about lying?

You can write a dribble (50 words) or a drabble (100 words). Here is the TBI challenge from Marla Bishop.

This is my contribution from last week for #84: Silence

Here are the 100-word guidelines:

#TheBadInfluence #ThriftyWords #100words #Memoir #Narrative

Stephen Dalton is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor. Also, a Top Writer in Nutrition, Investing, Travel, Fiction, Transportation, VR, NFL, Design, Creativity, and Short Story.

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