Yesterday my blog went black for the day and today I am back. There are changes here and they will stay that way because a certain person has seen fit to cause me problems and to be hurtful to me. There are things I will no longer get to talk about like normal people get to and that breaks my heart because it points out that I can't have things in life that others have been blessed with.
I just can not have them on my own.
Some of you may notice that there are entries deleted from my blog.
That alone should be a clue.
What readers don't realize is that they THINK they visit here without my knowledge like silent stealthy stalkers but I have a site meter and know who comes and goes...and when. And how often...
Computer people do those sort of things.
Writers do those sort of things.
SMART people do those sort of things.
Thanks for teaching me about trusting too much and too blindly again...and about not letting my guard down for even one spilt second for it is true, the enemy is set to seek and destroy, devour and kill. For a short time I was so trusting of mankind/womankind and thought that surely the people in my REAL life wouldn't be out to harm me.
Hurt is a very bad because it causes people to lash back, even if there is nothing that could have been done.
I talk about God here because the freedom of speech in the first amendment gives me the right to.
I talk about MS to draw people here, not because my MS is so darn horrible that I am completely disabled by it but but to have a consistent topic to write about. Sometimes, because I AM A WRITER, I will use my MS and illness as a tool to talk about the real issue that are bugging me BECAUSE I CAN NOT address them in this forum and CAN NOT EVER SHARE THEM HERE.
But, I can talk about MS.
Or I thought I could.
I may not even be free to do that anymore because it seems that this person thinks that MS can kill.
My next few entries will be primers on what Multiple Sclerosis IS and what it IS NOT.
But no one in the world has the right to completely silence another person and take away something that has been an outlet for YEARS and YEARS. My blog has introduced me to so many TRUE AND HONEST friends that I decided after a full day of thinking that I would not give it up but that I would NOT EVER AGAIN discuss the newest area of joy in my life; parenting.
See that is what this person tried to take away....and my love for the children exceeds my anger at the other's actions.
I thought since a national organization (which I volunteer at each summer) uses pictures that do not show faces but do show bodies and profiles, changes the names and do tell stories about the kids it would be ok. Additionally, I have seen other blogs where people do the same thing I do post FULL ON FACE PICTURES and names of the kids they care for. But I have been corrected and told it isn't ok to post the discreet profile picture or to discuss parenting, even parenting of my "own" kid.
So I won't get personal in my personal blog and this explanation will stand as to why I never mention parenting again. Don't fret, I will still be loving my greatest joys ever, I just won't get to mention it. Not even frustration and steam about my 14 year daughter.
So until I get to the Multiple Sclerosis 101 lesson... xxoo
I just can not have them on my own.
Some of you may notice that there are entries deleted from my blog.
That alone should be a clue.
What readers don't realize is that they THINK they visit here without my knowledge like silent stealthy stalkers but I have a site meter and know who comes and goes...and when. And how often...
Computer people do those sort of things.
Writers do those sort of things.
SMART people do those sort of things.
Thanks for teaching me about trusting too much and too blindly again...and about not letting my guard down for even one spilt second for it is true, the enemy is set to seek and destroy, devour and kill. For a short time I was so trusting of mankind/womankind and thought that surely the people in my REAL life wouldn't be out to harm me.
Hurt is a very bad because it causes people to lash back, even if there is nothing that could have been done.
I talk about God here because the freedom of speech in the first amendment gives me the right to.
I talk about MS to draw people here, not because my MS is so darn horrible that I am completely disabled by it but but to have a consistent topic to write about. Sometimes, because I AM A WRITER, I will use my MS and illness as a tool to talk about the real issue that are bugging me BECAUSE I CAN NOT address them in this forum and CAN NOT EVER SHARE THEM HERE.
But, I can talk about MS.
Or I thought I could.
I may not even be free to do that anymore because it seems that this person thinks that MS can kill.
My next few entries will be primers on what Multiple Sclerosis IS and what it IS NOT.
But no one in the world has the right to completely silence another person and take away something that has been an outlet for YEARS and YEARS. My blog has introduced me to so many TRUE AND HONEST friends that I decided after a full day of thinking that I would not give it up but that I would NOT EVER AGAIN discuss the newest area of joy in my life; parenting.
See that is what this person tried to take away....and my love for the children exceeds my anger at the other's actions.
I thought since a national organization (which I volunteer at each summer) uses pictures that do not show faces but do show bodies and profiles, changes the names and do tell stories about the kids it would be ok. Additionally, I have seen other blogs where people do the same thing I do post FULL ON FACE PICTURES and names of the kids they care for. But I have been corrected and told it isn't ok to post the discreet profile picture or to discuss parenting, even parenting of my "own" kid.
So I won't get personal in my personal blog and this explanation will stand as to why I never mention parenting again. Don't fret, I will still be loving my greatest joys ever, I just won't get to mention it. Not even frustration and steam about my 14 year daughter.
So until I get to the Multiple Sclerosis 101 lesson... xxoo
Oh sweetie, sometimes people just suck.
ReplyDeleteI love you and your spirit.
In my mind, you rock!!!!
Deb
There's a lot of appropriate anger in this post and I say good for you. I wasn't clear on why you have had such blinders put on your ability to write from your heart, but I can tell you have put a lot of thought into this dear one - and it seems this fighting spirit is still well and strong and doing good things. You've got my attention and admiration. Be well - I love you!!!
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You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that you are unable to share all that you want to here, but I have no doubt that you will be able to work through it in style.
And with your usual class.
::hug::
Nikki
I am SOOOO Sorry for people who are so unhappy that they have this need to destroy other people's happiness. They have this need to tear other people down because they are so angry. Being in the customer service field all my life it's the most frustrating thing I ever encountered... You and I are so much alike we could be sisters... from the same mold...
ReplyDeleteWe will not let them tear us down... We will fight for our desire to be happy and spill happiness all over everyone we meet... They will not get away with it... Our happiness comes from a place deep, deep down from within our souls... So deep NO ONE can touch it. I know your strength, I've felt you passion... Do they know who they are dealing with... I AM HERE for you!!! Know that you are truly loved!!!!
Always,
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
I am in utter shock! Disbelief...
ReplyDeleteMaybe due to the fact I am not like some people, nor am i perfect by any stretch...But I do feel it is unfair that one person can just rob someone else's joy. A sign of some personal guilt maybe? Or inner issue that they can not resolve so they take it out on everyone else?
I do not find this entry rude. I do not find it abrasive. Not harsh by any means. Dead on. Where the words should be placed.
Just so sad and my heart breaks that the one subject that has brought so much joy into your life...and someone just couldnt live with it. You know how I am. You know how this closed mind trian of thought just burns me.
Yet I will join that high road with you Christina. I will.
I am here and some of us may still want the little tidbits, as a parent I do know the importance of sharing and venting...and in all that finding some solace, maybe some humor. People are just too darn serious.
I still hold to what I wrote in the email.
Let me know!
Love you,
Jodi
The internet is, as I said in a recent post, both a carrot and a stick.
ReplyDeleteOf course this entry was not too harsh. Kind of funny that you would think it was. Just goes to prove what a completely sweet, caring person you are.
Welcome back, my friend. I am here to read whatever you write. And you know you are always free to drop me a line...
baby hang in there. be the strong woman i have come to know and admire. you are a survivor not only in this illness but in life. you are wonderful. stand up tall and proud. you have much to feel good about. there will always on this earth have someone/s who might want/do/need to hurt us. it is up to us not to let them. it is hard specially when they are close. but we must. we are survivors and fighters.
ReplyDeletehang in there. i am not online for i'm dealing with my body too but i felt i needed to sent you a hug.
you are beautiful inside and outside. XO
Glad you are back. I'm not exactly sure what happened, but we will all carry on, right?!
ReplyDeleteLet the blogging begin...and may those who came into your blog all dirty and messing up the place consider themselves "" shamed "" for lack of thinking of anything that feels worse.
ReplyDeleteHugs TJ
Let the blogging begin...and may those who came into your blog all dirty and messing up the place consider themselves "" shamed "" for lack of thinking of anything that feels worse.
ReplyDeleteHugs TJ
One of my first lessons when I started journaling on AOL was that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. Second, ignore those who think they have a need to control me. Third, protect my privacy. You'd think I'd stop blogging as a result but there have been some wonderful positives too. For instance, I've virtually met people like you and met some pretty darn good people in reality too.
ReplyDeleteDon't let whatever is happening to rob you of your joy or dictate your existence. Know that you are loved.
Information is important, learning is critical ... ignorance is deadly.
ReplyDeleteI'm cheering for you! Hugs
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back. Hang in there. Lots of us care very much.
ReplyDeleteJudi
You know what? Don't let someone else own you - you post on what you want to post on - if they don't like it they can change the channel. You be yourself!
ReplyDeleteChristina,
ReplyDeleteI am SO sorry that you have been the target of harshness. It is unfair that you should be made to feel as if you can't discuss what is so close to your heart.
I can understand not being able to publish pictures/names of the kids you take care of (for privacy reasons through the state) but to be able to discuss you life, including that part of your life is your right! No one has the right to take that away from you. I talk about my family and friends...which includes parenting things from time to time on my blog and I say that if you want to talk about these things then go for it!
Please take care of yourself. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jaime
I just checked in to get my occasional update and read that you will no longer be posting about parenting. HOW UNFORTUNATE! I come to your site occasionally because I enjoy your writing and humor, also because it keeps me updated on part of my family. I am disappointed that someone has made you feel that you were doing something wrong - you were not. I know you and your family personally, I am related. I have never read anything inappropriate on your site or anything that would give clue to an identity. Take heart that it is not you who was wrong - but that someone else was. I look forward to reading your insightful blog!! Love, Lori
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