Telling people cancer lies was wrong to do

Published 8:40 am Thursday, December 4, 2008

Everything began with a lie to friends and co-workers. It was a story that started with one lie and turned into many, many more. My name is Erica Frank, and I am writing to tell everyone that I do not have cancer. I lied because I was insecure about myself and felt that I needed attention from everyone. I realize that my actions affect other people in so many ways. It is shameful that it took this for me to realize that I really do have friends and family that care about me. But I searched for it for all the wrong reasons. And once I started, everything spiraled. I realized how much it really hurts people. The short pleasure I was getting was in no way beneficial to me in the long run. I am asking for forgiveness. I am giving my honesty and would like to set the record straight. Thank you for your understanding and support as I work to grow from a child to a young adult, and change my actions.

Erica Frank

Walters

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