Real Talk Prompt #11: The People Closest to You Can Be the Biggest Strangers
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The winners for the week 8 Prompt are:
| Winner | Post | Prize |
|---|---|---|
 @ibbtammy | post Link | 4 Hive |
 @merit.ahama | Post Link | 2 Hive |
 @goldenproject | Post Link | 1 Hive |
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THIS WEEK'S PROMPT
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The People Closest to You Can Be the Biggest Strangers
It’s strange how the ones we love the most can sometimes feel like people we barely know.
Family, friends, or even partners those who share our daily lives can suddenly seem distant, unfamiliar, or hard to understand.
Have you ever looked at someone you’ve known for years and realized how little you actually know about what’s going on inside them?
Maybe life changed them, or maybe you never truly saw them beyond the surface.
We see this happen in many ways:
A friend who used to share everything suddenly becomes quiet and withdrawn.
A partner starts hiding their feelings, building invisible walls between you.
A family member acts differently, and you realize you never understood their struggles.
Someone you trusted surprises you with a side you never thought existed.
But here’s the real question:
Do people really change or do we just start noticing who they truly are over time?
Some say, “People don’t change; they just reveal who they’ve always been.”
Others believe, “Change is natural life experiences reshape us all.”
Maybe the truth lies somewhere in between: the more we grow, the more we uncover both in ourselves and others.
We want you to share your personal reflection have you ever felt this way about someone close to you?
How did it change your view of them or yourself?
Let’s hear your thoughts below.
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Each week, we'll reward 3 outstanding posts that stood out for their honesty, clarity, and impact.
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- 2nd place - 2 Hive
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The winners will be announced at the end of the prompt for this week's submission deadline, October 19 2025.
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