My therapist is a Buddhist. She told me all the things she has given up, and it all made sense except for when she said "gossip." It seemed a little extreme to me at the time, but now I understand why.

A few nights ago I googled one of my professors out of curiosity. I found out she got arrested last year for driving a boat under the influence and failure to submit. I texted my friend a screenshot of what I found, thinking he wouldn't tell anyone because he's mature and has told me he's "not super gossipy". Of course, the next morning we're cramming for an exam in a group and he shows another girl the screenshot. She immediately ran off and told people.

I feel so guilty that probably everyone in my cohort knows and is looking at her differently. I'm also nervous it will somehow get back to her. I'm trying to sit with these feelings and let them pass, but I can't stop thinking about it. I guess I learned my lesson about gossiping.

Just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to go forward, or has had a similar "A-ha" moment about the topic.