When Mark agreed to dedicate time at the correctional facility teaching the creative writing class, he expected the unexpected. He judged the children by where they were at. He was unable to voice anything that was said to him, so the stress of each situation grew larger inside his head. I think the kids told Mark their secrets, because they had a trust in him. They had confidence that he would have respect for them and keep what they say to himself. Personally, I think that each of the inmates has their own secret, even if they don't tell Mark about it. They are all there for a reason. Whether its confusion of conflict, each child is trying to reach a better feel for life and society.
There have been many times when I wanted to say things to certain friends, but I didn't because I was afraid they would take it as insults. It makes me feel like I am under an incrediable amount of pressure and stress. It makes me feel that I am letting this person down, by not voiceing what I am feeling. The worst feeling is when you know that someone is disappointed in you, especially if you care deeply about that person. Either way, you have to do what you feel is the right thing to do.
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