That one friendship can cause so much hate mail is unimaginable.
Seriously, I am considering shutting down my blog. I know my friend Nandita is shutting down hers. All because of hateful people like Aruna, and two other vicious cowards hiding behind the names of Juanita and Jill. At his moment, I have little desire to read posts if I can’t read one of my favorite poets. And if everything I say or do leads to her pain, why bother to stay in WordPress? You are leaving me with no choice.
This is for you N.
Forget How To Breathe
.
You think I could rip you
from my Velcro heart
Perhaps it would be easy
for you to forget me
All this time
You only had to miss me
While I had the Godforsaken curse
Of having to missing you
Forget you?
I know I can’t
I won’t even try
It would be so much easier to
Forget how to breathe.
As always, a wonderful poem from you. I really enjoy your writing and each poem I take something from. Please don’t let pointless people win.
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I won’t let them win.
Thank you for your kind words. A truly appreciate them
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. PEOPLE CAN BE SO CRUEL. PERHAPS TAKE UP WRITING FICTIONAL STORIES–LABELED AS SUCH???? I GRIEVE FOR YOU, BROTHER!
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Thank you so much John. But it isn’t me receiving the hate. It is my Brunette that’s receiving it.
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How can we help her? Is there anything?
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I am trying to monitor her blog as administrator. Hopefully catch hateful comments before she sees them. I will let you know. Thanks.
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GOOD MAN–PROTECT AND COMFORT HER!
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I am trying my best. Thanks. I will stay in touch.
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ORT-ORT-ORT-ORT-!
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lol
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That drama sounds harsh. Just keep writing.
And this line:
It would be so much easier to
Forget how to breathe.
What a great way to sum it up
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Thank you. Happy you appreciated it. Thanks.
And thank you for your kind words and support. Nandita and I are starting a joint blog (since the haters seem to stay away from me). Hopefully, she can write in peace.
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That’s cool, be sure to link me.
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Thanks
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Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.
There will always be haters but don’t allow yourself give into their whims and caprice. When life challenges you. Don’t give up hold your head up high and have faith that Almighty is always with you and everything will work out in the end.
You are priceless! Please don’t go.
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We have started a new blog for my friend Nandita. She and I will be co-hosting the new blog. For some reason, the haters are harassing her and not me. So we hope, this trend continues and they leave her alone.
Thank you for your encouragement, kind words, and support. Like your posts your are always an inspiration. Thank you.
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I’m glad you’re both doing great. I’m humbled by your kind words. They are really encouraging. Thank you.
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Be well
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I have just read your latest post, where Nandita is closing her blog, and ye are starting a joint one. I wish you both the very best, and want to continue to follow ye. Your stuff is fantastic, because it’s honest and human. Don’t stop.
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Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Yes, we are dong a joint blog to ensure the harassment stops. I am thrilled to be writing and sharing a place together. Thank you so much. I hope you do follow us.
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I don’t understand why anyone would ever send you hate mail. You’re the most gentle man there is. How ridiculous. Please don’t let those few haters ruin the lovely way you brighten others days. 💙
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I received a little bit of hate mail. My friend Nandita received a ton. We started another blog where we can blog together and preach all types of love.
By the way, this afternoon we discovered who sent these emails. I already emailed her, yes HER. I will be in touch with WordPress too.
Thanks for your wonderful support. It is always appreciated.
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I’m glad you found who it is, naturally someone very jealous. I’m glad you both are moving on and not letting it shut you down. 💙
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Yeah, it feels great. Thank you. Always appreciate your friendship and support.
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Good morning. You there
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Yup. you are up early
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Another sarcastic message, this time some one called Darwin. I will approve it. Please answer ok
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Dont approve. new blog? send me an invite. hope you slept well. love you
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Its on the first post of our blog
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Ok. I sent the stalker a vert nasty email. a copy is there
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I sent the invite. Ok will see. Love you
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Cool. Live you too. get ready for work
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Got it. elephantintheroom is the blog. A new follower from about two or three weeks ago. Blocked the person.
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Oh. Thanks a lot
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Pay it no mind. Now I can pick them off. I will take care of you Hon
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That means so much. You’ve been so good to me. You are so good to me. It touches me
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Will always be. I am here for you. And i am STAYING.
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As am I. Mia commented.
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Wanted to wish you a good night, love. Sweet dreams
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Are my comments going to your spam?
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So sorry to read about your woes. People can be so nonsensical. I hope the haters leave you in peace. Be well
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Thank you so much. People can be so cruel and hateful. I saw the messages myself. Amazing what some people will do. Thank you for your words of support.
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Welcome and I hope things settle down shortly
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Thanks
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Sounds serious.
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LOL Yeah, it is. Thank you.
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That’s awful, I wonder why some people are so hateful? Please don’t shut down, your blog is wonderful.
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We are trying to find ways to get around this problem. We are sharing a new blog. Maybe that will help. Thank you for your kind support. It is appreciated
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My pleasure, I hope it works out!
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Thanks
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The best way to deal with haters is to ignore them. Initially, that will spew more hate, but after a while, they will buzz off. And the worst way to deal with them is to change the way you are because that is exactly what they want. Please, please listen to this piece of advice, it has worked for me! Just monitor the comments/emails and delete them. It gives us strength to stick to what we think we are.
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Thank so much for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate that. We are finding ways around the situation. Thanks
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You’re getting harassed too? OMG! What is wrong with these people? I had one hater, and I ignored her and blocked her from ever getting to me the way she had. It would be a sad shame if both you and Nandita had to close your blogs because of assholes. That’s not fair to either of you.
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No it isn’t fair. Thank you for you supportive words. There are a few zealots of hate in wordpress making life uncomfortable.
Mine blog is still up. She shutdown our mutual blog. Nandita is quietly relaxing in the shadows. I just spoke to her a little while ago. She is well.
The haters can do whatever they want, but they could NEVER break up our friendship.
Thank you for your concern
Thanks for reading, your kind words, and support.
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I absolutely love my sister, and it broke my heart that someone was harassing her, and now learning of you too… that really ticks me off. I hope Nandita doesn’t shut her blog, she is one of my favorites. 🙂 God Bless both of you.
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Without a doubt, Nandita is one of the best poets here in wordpress. IF she sticks it out, she has the talent to have her name said along with the greats of poetry.
Thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to pass it on to her. God bless you and yours as well.
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I’ll forget how to breathe if you ever leave! 😢
Nandita and Andrew, don’t let the cowards win. I’ve been to Nandi’s blog and she is a fierce poet! People can be so cruel, hateful, and spiteful. I hope this matter can resolve soon.
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You made me smile.
Nandita stopped blogging. It is a shame people will o longer be able to read her amazing words. People are so quick to judge and misinterpret the love and admiration between two friends.
Thank you for your words of support.
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I’m sorry about that. Some people are so quick to judge and envy. I wish Nandita all the best.
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Thank you. We are all children of God. I will relay your message.
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so sorry you’ve had to go thru this — have you put them in your spam? that’s what I do when I get weird replies (fortunately have not had too many of them) — either way, keep blogging 🙂
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Yeah, but the losers create new names and emails. Oh, I will. A few simple minded envious women aren’t going to get me to quit
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I regard spam as a fact of life
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In wordpress it is
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Is there not a way to block them? Don’t feed into their negativity, it’s just gives them a platform. I’m not sure what’s being said but know you love your wife dearly and would never compromise that relationship for anyone. Your family is everything to you. It’s lovely to have friends though and there’s nothing wrong with caring about them. It’s nice that your being so loyal and protective of the friendship you have with this lady. If people are implying something untoward is going on, then that is just terrible and a disservice to all parties. Again, I’ve been swamped with my research proposal so if I misjudged the situation, my apologies. At any rate, hope they don’t run you or your friend off WO. Fondly, Always Late to The Party
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I am a first rate A-hole. They won’t get rid of me that easy. I wish they tried.
Thanks for all of your support. Always appreciated
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Glad to hear it. You’ve always seemed like an honorable man to me and your wife is beautiful and sexy from the looks of it. People are idiots and need to create drama where there is none. Hope things calm down for both you and your lovely poet friend.
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Thank you. Can’t go into details here. poet friend had to quit despite my efforts.
My head is cement. So, I will be here. And thanks for the compliments about wifey. She has been hitting the gym hard too.
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She’s a doll. I’m very sorry about your friend. Hope she’ll come back in time. Sad people can be such creeps
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Yeah. That is the world we live in.
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🙁
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Don’t stop blogging! Remember that bullies only bully other people who have power. In other words you and your friends are a threat to the bullies in some way. Could be because of your talent, kind heartedness, popularity or any other reason.Never give bullies the power by bending to their pressure or tactics. Amanda
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Still here. My friend quit. Can’t go into details here but they made things difficult for her.
You guys are stuck with me. Thank you
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Good. hopefully your friend needs a pause and after some recouping will return. 🙂
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I hope so
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I’m super pissed now too. I’ve had my fair share of horrible interactions and psychos enter my life too from being online. It’s beyond unacceptable. All of us have to keep fighting for what’s right and the GOOD.
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Exactly.
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Why should someone else determine the fate of your blog? I believe your blog is your voice, your breath, your thoughts. Keep writing.
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I agree with everything you said. I will continue blogging. My friend has decided to take a hiatus. Thank you for your support
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No, don’t shut down! (Though all for my own personal selfish reasons) Be strong!
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I know, just leave them be. Say what they want to say. What matters is you enjoy what you write and we love it!
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Thank you so much. I won’t post about them again. They are not worth it.
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You are being a good friend, I understand.
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Exactly. This guys couldn’t bother me. I would just send them to trash without giving it another thought
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Oooh I’d love to see some WordPress blog fights! Just kidding 😉
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LOL
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I agree with the other readers that you must not be driven away by your haters. They’re just jealous because you’re famous. You’re a great poet, please remember that.
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Thank you Winnie for your kind words. I will be here to drive them crazy. And your much too. kind. You made me blush
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You’re welcome! That’s good to hear. Make them crazy 😄. Hahaha. Don’t be modest. You’re really a good poet 😉.
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Thank you Winnie. And this guy can be a pest when he wants to. lol
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Pests are pests 😉. Let them rot in the gutter 😉.
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Exactly
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Your poetry is always powerful and well composed. I am sorry you are having these problems and I won’t pretend that I understand the particulars here. What I can do is extrapolate from my own misadventures on social media; there are awful people hiding behind VPNs and the worst thing we can do to them is ignore them and enjoy our gifts.
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You are right about everything. I will ignore them from now on. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your support.
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These bastards don’t go after people who aren’t a threat to their ‘game.’
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Exactly. I am cool. Thanks
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Oh my gosh..
Those sad pathetic jealous people are still at it???
I’m so sad N is leaving.. tell her not to..
And plz don’t go – I love your writings..
You are both bigger and above that hate..
Don’t let them win..
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We are trying to figure out how we will do this. These hateful people won’t leave her alone. Thank you for your support
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Wow..
Can’t WordPress block them?
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We did and they keep creating new emails
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Omg… it’s appalling really
I guess keep blocking them every time they do it.. it’s a shame if they shut her down
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It is.
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😨😨😨
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❤
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Thanks Nandita
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