In my egg freezing quest, a particular phrase keeps
reappearing - “It’s a private decision.”
In general, I agree, but for some reason the word private nags at me. Maybe it’s because as a kid I remember my
friend’s mom say, “That’s our private family business, she doesn’t need to know.” As my thoughts simmer, I realize that I associate private with silent. When I concentrate on silent, it leads me to the word fear. My brain continues to process and I decipher the difference between the two words. Private allows me to be selective with what and who I choose to share information. Silent prevents me from discussing out of fear.
