I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself. It's not easy, and a lot of times it get's so disjointed with all the twists and turns you're forced to deal with that originate from outside sources.
I don't know the whole story, I barely know the bits and pieces. I don't take kindly to the rumor mill, and if you'd ever care to give me the REAL situation, from your standpoint, I'm always an open, unjudgemental ear.
I will say I know the other party, and I remain neutral on both parts. I tell you this so that you know that I have no alternate motives or biased priorities. Anything he cares to say about things I have asked he remain as bipartisaned as possible, and I invite you to do the same.
I met you, I respect you, I hope like hell I get to know you better as a friend. you are good people, and I know that. I admire your strength and courage- both regarding this matter and just about damned near everything else I've ever seen you do.
Congrats on the outcome, and I'm glad this mess will be behind you~ Blessings be~
Thank you. Hopefully someday we'll be able to clear this and figure out just what the hell happened. There's never one side to anything, and if nothing else I have learned that those I once considered best friends were actually the worst enemies. Unfortunately, this issue has probably ended my days at Festival.
I appreciate what you've all done, standing up for me, speaking on my behalf where I could not. It means more to me than you know. Thank you.
not coming back to faire? DUDE! who's gonna reassure me I *don't* look like a "special" kid when I'm spinning fire this year? Oh hon...I hope you change your mind. If you don't, Of course we'll totally understand! BUT know you will be missed!!!!(at least come visit? *beg beg beg*)
Please don't let something like this keep you away from Festival! From everything I've seen and heard, you've dealt with this situation in amazing, mature, and sensible ways. Just because one person in the crowd happens to be going out of their way to make you uncomfortable, shouldn't mean you should have to miss out on something you love so very much.
As you say, there are two sides to every story. I haven't heard either version at this point, and it's really none of my business. Regardless of the situation, and where it goes from here, please know that you are an incredibly strong woman, who's kindness, talent, tenacity, and humor added so much to the festival experience for me, and countless others last year. And please remember that you're well loved, and regardless of any social falling out, and awkwardness, Festival just wouldn't be the same without you!
I have said this before but here it goes again. I have been at festival for 16 years and as anyone in that time I have seen and been involved in more HUGE drama than any non festie could ever imagine possible. And I am still intact. I have forgotten most of it and don't care about the rest of it
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Thank you. I hope that you're right and everything gets swept under the carpet for now. Who knows? Maybe all we need is to get stinking drunk and stumble thru a few bars of "We Are The World". I doubt it, but it sure would be funny. I honestly don't see this as an ending. Looking back, there were soo many things that he couldn't possibly have known, and things that simply never occurred. We were played. I sincerely think that at some point, and no time soon, it might be beneficial if he and I alone sat down and compared stories, nothing more. No accusations, no residual anger, just simply, "here's what I experienced."
But I have to say, regardless of the details of the situation in the past or in the future, I sincerely respect the way you're handling things in this moment. You show incredible strength and respect by not having involved your friends and by sticking to your guns.
This is an ugly thing, more than I ever care to know, I'm sure. As for fest, I guarantee there will be awkward and bad feelings if you are there. I also guarantee there will be love and support. the only way to hold on is by holding on.
If you want it, nothing should prevent you from having it. If it's not worth fighting for, that's your call to make.
We all have elements of our past out at fest to deal with, some of it is incredibly painful and ugly. You just need to decide what is worthwhile for you. And you need to remember that you are loved. And that will be true regardless.
I have absolutely no clue what it is that you're referring to, and frankly it matters not. What DOES matter to me is that you are thinking of giving up something that seemed to mean a lot to you.
Hey there, woman. I like you lots. I also don't know you very well yet, but I'm glad that you're keeping your chin up. You're a damn fine person.
Drama sucks, but it's a big part of life - especially at Fest. Goddess knows I've seen my fair share, and all I can say is that you have lots of friends who support you.
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I don't know the whole story, I barely know the bits and pieces. I don't take kindly to the rumor mill, and if you'd ever care to give me the REAL situation, from your standpoint, I'm always an open, unjudgemental ear.
I will say I know the other party, and I remain neutral on both parts. I tell you this so that you know that I have no alternate motives or biased priorities. Anything he cares to say about things I have asked he remain as bipartisaned as possible, and I invite you to do the same.
I met you, I respect you, I hope like hell I get to know you better as a friend. you are good people, and I know that.
I admire your strength and courage- both regarding this matter and just about damned near everything else I've ever seen you do.
Congrats on the outcome, and I'm glad this mess will be behind you~
Blessings be~
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I appreciate what you've all done, standing up for me, speaking on my behalf where I could not. It means more to me than you know. Thank you.
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who's gonna reassure me I *don't* look like a "special" kid when I'm spinning fire this year?
Oh hon...I hope you change your mind. If you don't, Of course we'll totally understand! BUT know you will be missed!!!!(at least come visit? *beg beg beg*)
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As you say, there are two sides to every story. I haven't heard either version at this point, and it's really none of my business. Regardless of the situation, and where it goes from here, please know that you are an incredibly strong woman, who's kindness, talent, tenacity, and humor added so much to the festival experience for me, and countless others last year. And please remember that you're well loved, and regardless of any social falling out, and awkwardness, Festival just wouldn't be the same without you!
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I honestly don't see this as an ending. Looking back, there were soo many things that he couldn't possibly have known, and things that simply never occurred. We were played.
I sincerely think that at some point, and no time soon, it might be beneficial if he and I alone sat down and compared stories, nothing more. No accusations, no residual anger, just simply, "here's what I experienced."
I'll be at Fest.
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I still don't know you very well at this point.
But I have to say, regardless of the details of the situation in the past or in the future, I sincerely respect the way you're handling things in this moment. You show incredible strength and respect by not having involved your friends and by sticking to your guns.
This is an ugly thing, more than I ever care to know, I'm sure. As for fest, I guarantee there will be awkward and bad feelings if you are there. I also guarantee there will be love and support. the only way to hold on is by holding on.
If you want it, nothing should prevent you from having it. If it's not worth fighting for, that's your call to make.
We all have elements of our past out at fest to deal with, some of it is incredibly painful and ugly. You just need to decide what is worthwhile for you. And you need to remember that you are loved. And that will be true regardless.
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Plus, now I'll NEVER learn to spin!! *sniffles*
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Drama sucks, but it's a big part of life - especially at Fest. Goddess knows I've seen my fair share, and all I can say is that you have lots of friends who support you.
-Cat
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