A place on the tree
Deflecting when asked to share something personal
Being invited to talk about a real personal experience can lead someone to redirect the conversation instead of answering. The questions or subjects they raise in return may keep the exchange going while leaving their own experience undisclosed.
8 people have stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Being unable to find words when asked to share something personal29
- Choosing to wait before sharing something personal7
- Trying to express your needs without sounding like an attack1
- Wanting to end an exhausting conversation1
- Being unable to explain what you mean in a conversation1
- Wanting to understand a space before sharing something personal9
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.