Clarity
I just need to get a few things off my chest today, so here goes.
Yes, I have removed a few entries from my weblog. And yes, I will be re-writing and re-posting the part that told of a young girl's struggle with sexual abuse. I promised Betty I would have her story here, and I will.
I did not edit my journal because I was in any way required or obligated to do so. These posts of mine were not illegal, and they did not infringe on anyone else's rights. Removing the posts was a personal favor to someone I love, simply because I love them. Although I carefully worded the posts to the best of my abilities, someone I love took offense at them. I don't fully understand why, and I don't feel guilty of any misdeeds for having posted what I did. However, I love this person, and although it was not my intention to hurt this person's feelings, that was one of the outcomes. Therefore, I voluntarily removed my posts. I apologize not for speaking my mind, but for the inadvertent outcome of hurt feelings.
If you, dear reader, had read the story while it was on this blog, and would still like to offer advice for the family, please post a comment to this entry. I will NOT field any questions, though, about the true identities of the persons involved. If I'd had legal permission to disclose that information, I would not have changed the names in the first place. So just don't ask.
It is a HUGE favor to ask, wanting someone to censor themselves for your own peace of mind. I never realized how strongly I felt on the issue until now. I feel a wave of indignance rise inside me at the very thought of censorship. Sure, if it's libel, that's a problem (and illegal), but if you change the names to protect everyone involved? Then, no one has the right to demand that you censor yourself. No one. I am only expressing here how strongly I feel about the matter to illustrate with crystal clarity just how very much I love this person.
I would not have done this for just anyone. You mean that much to me. I love you.
Love,
MommyFaerie
Yes, I have removed a few entries from my weblog. And yes, I will be re-writing and re-posting the part that told of a young girl's struggle with sexual abuse. I promised Betty I would have her story here, and I will.
I did not edit my journal because I was in any way required or obligated to do so. These posts of mine were not illegal, and they did not infringe on anyone else's rights. Removing the posts was a personal favor to someone I love, simply because I love them. Although I carefully worded the posts to the best of my abilities, someone I love took offense at them. I don't fully understand why, and I don't feel guilty of any misdeeds for having posted what I did. However, I love this person, and although it was not my intention to hurt this person's feelings, that was one of the outcomes. Therefore, I voluntarily removed my posts. I apologize not for speaking my mind, but for the inadvertent outcome of hurt feelings.
If you, dear reader, had read the story while it was on this blog, and would still like to offer advice for the family, please post a comment to this entry. I will NOT field any questions, though, about the true identities of the persons involved. If I'd had legal permission to disclose that information, I would not have changed the names in the first place. So just don't ask.
It is a HUGE favor to ask, wanting someone to censor themselves for your own peace of mind. I never realized how strongly I felt on the issue until now. I feel a wave of indignance rise inside me at the very thought of censorship. Sure, if it's libel, that's a problem (and illegal), but if you change the names to protect everyone involved? Then, no one has the right to demand that you censor yourself. No one. I am only expressing here how strongly I feel about the matter to illustrate with crystal clarity just how very much I love this person.
I would not have done this for just anyone. You mean that much to me. I love you.
Love,
MommyFaerie
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