Can You Really Handle the Truth? | Ericaism
Let’s talk about something real today: the truth. We all say we want it. We expect it. We even demand it. But when the truth shows up—raw, honest, and maybe even a little painful—can we really handle it?
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This is something I often tell my kids: I can’t deal with a lie, but we can always handle the truth. There’s power in honesty. There’s clarity. There’s freedom. But what happens when that truth shakes you to your core? When it’s not wrapped in comfort but dropped in your lap like a weight you didn’t ask to carry?
That’s the part we don’t always talk about. It’s easy to say, “Just be honest with me,” until someone actually is—and it cuts deep. Maybe it’s feedback you weren’t ready for. Maybe it’s an answer that breaks your heart. But I want you to hear me clearly: don’t make truth the enemy.
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Too often, we villainize the person who was brave enough to be honest. We get defensive. We distance ourselves. We push them away. And over time, we create an environment where people stop being honest with us—not because they want to lie, but because we’ve made it unsafe to tell the truth.
Listen, you can’t say you want the truth and then fall apart when it comes. You have to prepare your heart and your mind. You have to ask yourself: “How will I respond if the truth is not what I want to hear?” That’s where real maturity kicks in.
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And let me say this: the truth might hurt. It might disappoint you. It might reveal some things you need to work on. But that doesn’t mean the truth is bad. In fact, it means the opposite. The truth is showing you something that needs attention. It’s giving you a chance to grow.
Real relationships—whether friendships, marriages, or family—should be able to survive the truth. If you truly love someone, their honesty shouldn’t tear you apart. It should draw you closer. It should open the door for healing, not division.
I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve had moments where someone told me the truth, and it didn’t feel good. But I’ve learned not to shoot the messenger. I’ve learned to listen, to reflect, and to let the truth do its work in me. Because ultimately, the truth really does set you free—and yes, that is scripture (John 8:32).
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