TMI - ‘Over’sharing

Sharing is caring. Thought of a day

Feb 04, 2025

I saw a Robbie Williams interview recently where he said that he’s not ‘brave’ for speaking out about his life. He just doesn’t know how to not give too much information.

I’m a little bit like that, with the giving of information. All the things that so many people don’t want to know or see.

I like people that do that too:

That have dark sense of humour

That are open

and feel awkward

and comfortable

I know that feeling of ‘oh, I overshared’ amongst people not wanting that (the ADHD shame).

Dreaming of the ground swallowing me up, like Ally McBeal being throw in a waste disposal truck.

Realising that this ‘how are you?’ isn’t what this is.

I don’t like:

Hi, how are you? Fine fine. Weather. Busy. Lovely to see you. Bye.

so much

Find it exhausting if it’s with lots of people in a short period of time.

I don’t waste time extending conversations with those people.

I like something deeper and realer.

When people would say

How are you?

I’d often wonder, do you want an actual answer, or are these just words you are saying?

I tend to go for coffee with people who actually want an answer, even though I know sometimes we just have to do the basic stuff and a look in the eye when it isn’t the right moment.

I want their honest answers.

The idea of complete and total honesty is heaven to me.

You know, within reason..

I don’t cry in front of people or ask for support. Even from people that I know care. It’s something I’m working on. But, I can’t do the fake small talk, even though there are levels and layers of avoidance with me.

Imagine getting all your words out, without recoiling and with no shame. Sharing helps. Exposing shame to the light as Brené Brown has said.