My Truth, Your Truth, and the Fight for the Truth

Truth used to be simple.

At least, it felt that way.

There were facts. There were opinions. And there was a shared understanding of what was real—even if we disagreed on what to do about it.

Not anymore.

Now, truth is personal. It’s something we claim rather than something we seek. It’s not just a matter of what happened—it’s who you are and which side you’re on.

And that’s where the real battle begins.

Because once something becomes your truth—once it’s tied to your identity, your experiences, your entire worldview—it’s almost impossible to let go of.

Even when there’s proof.
Even when someone presents another perspective.
Even when the truth, the actual truth, is right in front of you.

Because letting go doesn’t just mean changing your mind.
It means admitting you might have been wrong.
It means questioning everything you built your beliefs on.

And most people would rather fight to the death for their truth than face the discomfort of realizing they might not have had the full picture.

Maybe that’s the real reason we’re so divided. It’s not just politics. Not just ideology.

It’s that everyone thinks they’re defending the truth.