Take a Seat, It’s Not Your Episode

 



I have decided to write a little blurb to clear a few things up about my blog. First and foremost, I appreciate your feedback back or connections on the things I write about. It’s nice to know we are not alone in this world. On the other hand, I have had one person copy and paste and/or screen shot my blog and share it with others that are not my “friends” purely to cause drama. I have heard through the grapevine that some coworkers were offended by one of my blog posts, which is kind of comical to me. None of my posts are to intentionally offend anyone, but if they do, rather than talking about it with others, if you think it’s about you, ask me, I’d gladly sit down and talk like the adults that we are. The funniest part about it is the one who appeared to be most offended, it wasn’t even about. What she was offended about was a general statement that was referring to several people over the span of 23 years of working in special education and the best part was, I wasn’t referring to her, nor did I mention any names. 

Another person several times has commented on blog entries that apparently stirred up her own feelings and memories. Her recollection of events that I have written about are somewhat different than mine. Neither one of us is wrong, it’s just a matter of perspective. She has sent me messages making the blog post about her and her experiences. Although I understand that she has made a connection between my writings and her memories, again, my entries are simply accounts of my own experiences. I am not sharing other people’s experiences. This person makes it about herself and then starts an argument, bringing things up from the past and never taking responsibility for her role in any of it. I suggested she start her own blog seeing she has so many feelings. I know writing has helped me to relieve my own stress. Another suggestion is that if anyone reading my blogs doesn’t like the content, thinks it’s about them and finds it offensive, they don’t have to read it. 

For those of you who find my entries entertaining, helpful or just something to read, please keep reading, commenting and sharing your similar experiences, I appreciate you.

Ever read someone’s story and think, “This is exactly what I needed to hear today?” Your story will do that for someone else. (unknown)

Writing means sharing. It’s part of the human condition to want to share things, thoughts, ideas, opinions. ~Paulo Coelho


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