this too shall pass

[jennyluann]

Who knew my non-malicious intentions would turn me into such a monster? Even my best qualities have lost their innocence. Remember who you are? Bullshit. It doesn't matter who I really am. It's how the circumstances define me, and how everyone sees me. Or sees straight through me to some other version of me. I'm ready to be Jenny again, not the

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[franklin_arthur]

I know a lot of folks know you for who you really are, and we love you anyway.

[_mcm_]

amen to that. i've even seen you when you're at your worst (best, really) giggly stage, and can't shut up, and i love you TONS. can't wait to see you.

-mc.

[kleb_werd]

How could anyone hate you... i'm not sure of what situation you're at the center of, but I know you are incredible! I extend you grace in this and all situations!

I think that my mom and I work the way that I try to work with everyone: she doesn't tell me what to do and I don't tell her what to do... Now, there is a line that can be crossed between not telling and not caring...

I would tell you if you were near that line...

Love you and can't wait to see you tonight! We'll have a big ole time!

YEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWW

[anonymous]

A monster is a person who, in a single moment, judges the lives and loves of another with a swift purpose and a sharper tongue. You are defined by the judgments you make in poignant moments and the pain you willingly inflict upon others.

[jennyluann]

You're right about monsters. And if I had attempted to define another person's true character through my private judgments of one situation the way this comment, deliberately and publicly, implies that I as a whole am by definition a monster....you’d be right to consider my actions monstrous and I would understand and sympathize with you for arguing so in a comment on my livejournal

[anonymous]

I do not need or want your forgiveness, but I do need you to know that I believe you are a beautiful, talented, and intelligent person. Because of this belief, I hope with all of my heart that you would not and did not hurt another person intentionally. I hope this because I have to. In addition, I apologize for the confrontational hostility you felt after reading my message. Although I in no way wish to directly compare your actions or words to my comment on your live-journal, I hope that this has taught both of us to be much more thoughtful about the power and ramifications of our words. I hope you know truly how painful words can be regardless of the intention. Again please know, I believe in you, even though it may take me a while to forgive you.

[jennyluann]

Written with grace and humility. Thank you.

I understand.