Some of the lies I've told myself over the past year.... 1. my ex-fiance truly loved me. 2. my friendship with my former best friend was completely platonic. 3. I am okay and don't need a lot of help. 4. I have no deficits after the stroke. 5. the Canadian fell as hard as I did. 6. I enjoy my career. 7. I'm independent. 8. I'm in control. 9. I am okay alone. 10. my friendship with my current best friend is completely platonic. 11. I read a lot. 12. I sleep enough. 13. I eat healthy.