One of the great things about blogging is that I get to interact with so many awesome people. This site is my little corner of the internet where I get to be myself and share my weirdness with anyone that cares to stop by and join in. Pretty cool, right?
I share a lot of stuff here. Not because I have to, but because writing helps me work through stuff. Especially the tough things, like dealing with my Grandma’s illness, being a sexual assault survivor, or deciding that getting a divorce was the best decision for Jason and I.
I’m always amazed and very humbled by the support my readers show me. Sometimes you guys sends words of encouragement, sometimes you share your own difficult experiences, and sometimes you know just how to lighten the mood with a dorky knock-knock joke. It’s incredible, and makes me appreciate this site that much more, because it’s really helped me surround myself with a community of people that celebrate our differences while sharing our struggles and successes.
Some folks, though, make me sad. People who accuse me of sending them anthrax make me sad. Folks that tell me I’m a crappy mom make me sad. And people that leave hurtful comments like this make me sad.
I realize I will never please everyone. That’s not my goal. This blog is about me and my life with my son Levi. I share our experiences because writing about them helps me, and sometimes it helps other people, too.
Despite hurtful comments like Kristin’s, I’ll continue to keep sharing my life. Because that’s what I do. The ups, the downs, and all the stuff in between.
I appreciate all of you that stick around to share it with me.
WHA-? Who is she to judge? You share a lot, but I’d never assume that I know you’re whole story. Not enough to say you didn’t put enough effort in to your marriage. That was between you and Jason, and no one will know that whole story except the two of you.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts like you do. It reminds the rest of us that we aren’t all perfect and that’s okay.
Oh, wow. How unkind and uncalled for!
Hang in there!
that was a jackass comment to recieve.You make the best choicea for you and Levi. Furthermore nobody knows how much time and effort you put in to your marriage. If they were to read your posts on it they would know it was a long time coming and you did try! Love you guys lots! You are an awesome mommy.
Wow. Some people need to learn that not every thought they have needs to be said out loud! Especially when those thoughts are about people and things that they don’t know anything about. That had to sting. I’m sorry
Imagine the possibilities if Kristin had thought about her words before typing them…. no, scratch that… it’s a waste of brain space.
Just because we read snippets of your life on line does not mean that we know everything that has happened, nor do we understand your entire situation. To think otherwise, and to judge based on our limited knowledge, is assinine. ( I know i spelled that wrong, I added the extra “s” on purpose
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I’ve found that most people who find fault with others are usually disappointed in their own life. The rest of us THANK you for sharing your life – ups and downs. It’s what makes you – you… And one hell of a blogger.
Nobody wants a split to happen, but sometimes it’s the best thing for everyone involved (including the children) I’m glad you decided to continue to share your life – people hating just means they’re jealous
forget about the person who left the hurtful comment and the comment itself. the only person that really knows your story is you and jason. i have a feeling that kristen must be unfulfilled in her life in some way to go around making judgments and commentary that is uncalled for. i’ve been through a divorce, and i know how hard it is. i know how hard marriage is, too, but i think people have to realize that not everyone’s situation is the same. unless they really know the deal, it’s best they don’t say anything if they can’t say anything nice.
Life is full of gray area, nothing is black and white. “Kristen S.” obviously does not understand that. Staying in a relationship that doesn’t work – especially after counseling – doesn’t make you any better, stronger, more dedicated, or anything. It just makes you unhappy. Peaceful coparenting is YOUR success. Be proud of that.
It’s not her life, it’s yours. You lived it. You know the background. You know how much you can stand. I have given every relationship I enter 100%…until I am cheated on, or beat, or they sexually abused my kids…you have to do, what YOU know you have to do…what’s best for you and your child. What everyone else has to say is no consequence. Live for God first, your child next and then yourself. You’ll be fine.
I, for one, love when you come up on my newsfeed. Keep on being you. No one can do it better!! People that leave comments like that can suck it
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Kristen is an idiot.
I may not comment much but I do read and I have to say I am proud of you. I know I do not know you personally but I have three children with my husband and I have thought before how I would deal if we were not together and it would be so hard and I am not sure I could do it. I am proud of you for keeping your head up and doing what is best for you and your son even if it is not the straight road you were on. With a husband that is away all the time I am always on the path less taken and I enjoy reading your blog because it is nice to read an honest story about another’s life. I hope this makes since. I am really tired and I have a two year old asking for candy for pooping in the potty and his other brother is screaming for candy just because. I just wanted to make time and send a note saying thank you for your blog.
I’m sorry that people are so cruel and hurtful. When my husband passed, the first thing out of a “good friend’s” mouth was “It’s your fault he passed. When you left you made him not right.”
People just don’t think before they speak and they feel better about their crappy lives by putting others down. I’m so very sorry. She has no idea what went on in your marriage and has NO room to judge you.
However, you should make some sort of disclaimer on your blog about being able to share comments posted, just in case she tries to sue you like the other jackass
Lots of hugs, Jen!