In “Women and Honor: Some Notes on Lying,” Adrienne Rich says “[w]hen a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her” (47).  How can sharing painful truths – about our society, and about ourselves – help us to resist oppressions such as capitalist exploitation, racism, or sexism?  What possible risks and potential rewards should we consider before deciding to share these painful truths?  How can we prepare to reduce these risks and improve our chances to achieve the rewards?