Pretentious substitute for "non-negotiable personal opinion."

Often used by academics, this is a convenient phrase for avoiding arguments because people can contradict your opinion but not your "truth."

The phrase is often used when seeking to justify a controversial personal stance or action because people are not allowed to argue with "your truth."

Not THE truth. Something someone tries desperately to convince themselves of in order to justify their actions and opinions.

Commonly used by bachelor contestants when telling a lie.