Anonymous Confessions

By Kora Gaines

Sometimes, things happen that people just can’t stop thinking about, whether it’s about school, friendships, or moments they don’t fully understand. Often, students are too shy, nervous, or embarrassed to say these things out loud. To explore what people might want to confess, students were asked to share anonymous confessions so no one would know who they were.

One confession was, “I farted in public on Saturday, and everybody started blaming another girl. She almost started crying, but I still never admitted it.” Another student shared, “I pee my pants almost every time I laugh really hard, and I genuinely can’t control it.” She said it has happened many times and that she is always scared to laugh in public.

Another confession read, “I always say I’m going to start my diet and workout on Monday or the next day, but I never do.” The student said it is just too hard to stay away from their favorite chips and chocolate. One student admitted, “I actually love school. When it’s summer break, I get super bored.” They explained that they don’t enjoy the work but love talking to friends and going to football and basketball games.

A different student confessed, “Everybody in my English class was talking about how easy the final was and that they all got an A. I agreed and said I did too, but I actually got a C. It was really hard for me.” One final confession said, “I accidentally scraped my truck, and my dad was mad, so I blamed a person who didn’t even exist.” The student added that they had scraped it with their keys.

Anonymous confessions give students the chance to share without fear of judgment. They often reveal embarrassing or funny moments that might otherwise stay hidden. By listening without criticism and responding with understanding, these anonymous words can become opportunities for connection.