I used to think the problems and worries of one's life were meant to be kept to oneself. At the msot close family members and friends would know. My parents discussed their "issues" in hushed tones over phones or in carefully sealed intimate letters. Whether it was a break-up or a sick family member, one's problems weren't meant to be gossip...

How very ironical that these days, even the slightest hint of agony becomes a flashing update on the FBs and GTalks of the world! Suddenly everyone knows and 'shares' our grief (catfights, sorrow, tears, worry, failure)...the cyber world is the new best place to rant (see previous post for example). Who cares that one of the more explicit updates can become the latest food for gossip in town...This is the place where our life often ends up stripped to its basics...what a freaking tragedy! 

The bigger irony...I am lamenting this trend on the same medium