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What does it mean?
The speaker claims their writing about 'us' contains both lies and truth.
In plain terms
What I wrote about us is both false and true.
What can you take from it?
Truth in relationships is often complex and layered.

Where it applies

  • reminiscing
  • conflict
  • writing memoir

Putting it to work

  • self-reflection
  • journaling
  • honest conversation

Questions to consider

  • What is true about you?
  • How do you tell the truth?

Another view

It is impossible to know which parts are truly false.

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