The Ball State Daily News Online

Section: FEATURES
Originally published: 7/23/08 at 8:52 PM EST
Last update: 7/23/08 at 11:11 PM EST

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A black and scarlet sunflower is all she drew next to the words that spoke for themselves - I HANDED the most important person in my life the drugs that killed him. The postcard was slipped into the mail box and sent away.

This postcard along with thousands of others have been mailed anonymously to Frank Warren, the creator of PostSecret, an art project that has captivated readers of his books.

Four years ago, Warren left blank postcards in public places and invited people to send him their secrets. The cards could express a regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession or childhood humiliation. He instructed them to reveal anything, as long as it was true.

Warren now receives hundreds to thousands of postcards daily. Some of the cards have been published in PostSecret books; "PostSecret," "My Secret," "The Secret Lives of Men and Women" and "A Lifetime of Secrets."

Ball State University alumna Valerie Janowski said she thinks PostSecret is an interesting idea and had a difficult time making her postcard.

"It took more time than I thought it would to figure out what I wanted on there," Janowski said.

Incoming Ball State freshman Amy Wulle said she likes the concept of PostSecret.

"I think it's really amazing, and it makes me feel like I'm not alone in the world," Wulle said.

After making her postcard, Wulle said she felt relieved.

"I felt very at ease because it's a secret that I've never told anyone before," Wulle said. "When I'm asked about it, I lie."

For more information about PostSecret visit postsecret.com for postcards around the country.
If you want to make your own postcards send them to: 13345 Copper Ridge Road Germantown, Md. 20874

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