Wow. Just...wow.
When I wrote my 100 Things post, I got a comment from some douche who said that it was the most self-centered thing he'd ever read. The comment is long gone since it was back on Blogspot, but I always thought that was hilarious; isn't the whole point of a 100 Things post to talk about yourself? I thought that was the dumbest comment anyone could leave on someone's blog.
Boy, today that one got topped.
Just to make sure everyone sees the heartfelt comment Sally left today:
I think you need to get over yourself and give your friends a break. There are alot others out there that have these kind of problems. Yes it's sad but how much more do your friends want to hear about it. This is all you blog about anymore. Time to move on and consider others for awhile.
Poor Sally is tired of reading about my miscarriage. Since she pays good money to come here and read quality content, I'd better change my blog to make it more what she wants to read. Oh no, wait, she pays jack squat to read this site, so maybe she doesn't get a say in it.
But apparently I need to consider you guys, my readers. You don't want to hear about dead babies and heartache; you come here to find political commentary that you can find hundreds of other places. I should've spent my time researching current events and writing about that instead of sitting on the toilet bleeding for a week. Gosh, how rude I've been in not thinking of you, my readers and what you want me to say.
Because lord knows you couldn't find commentary on Obama and McCain anywhere else for the past week. How boorish of me to be wrapped up in my dead baby and all. A thousand apologies.
I mean, seriously, are you kidding me with this, Sally? If you don't like my blog content, click fucking elsewhere. Don't leave a snide-ass comment about how you don't like what I have to say.
You're the one who needs to get over yourself, lady.
And learn to spell basic words, like "a lot."
I wouldn't say this commenter Sally has huge balls, more like a simple mind and a tiny heart. My prayers are with it and you write whatever you want. I'll continue to subscribe.
Posted by: knitter at June 20, 2008 10:26 PMThis is your blog after all. The title isn't Sally Trying to Grok. Who's not so say she's the one being selfish, whining about the content because it's not to her liking. Write away to your heart's content!
Posted by: Tania at June 20, 2008 10:40 PMI don't feel bad anymore. I'll have to say thanks to Sally because it's total proof that I am not the biggest asshole who follows your blog! And, honestly? I wouldn't say that I *enjoy* reading about the miscarriages, but I really appreciate knowing (and I have said this before) that I am not the only one who experienced this lonely place of pregnancy problems and bloody-toilet-syndrome. And I also know that the hurt fades but never, ever, (EVER!) goes away!!! Blog about it forever!
On the flip side, yeah, you're in a completely public forum and you'll always get comments that leave you and your readers slack-jaw with shock. I'm waiting for the posse to show up and put the smackdown on ol' Sally. She just hit the beehive with a stick....
Posted by: Allison at June 20, 2008 10:40 PMLike you said, she doesn't pay squat to read your thoughts. Sounds like she's forgotten that this is a BLOG, a personal journal, and not a newspaper. Does she even make her own opinions on politics, or does she let you do it for her?
Ooooh, maybe that was a bit much. But who cares, it's MY comment, right?
Self-centered twit.
This is YOUR space, to write what YOU want about. Writing about your struggles, heartache, and happiness is your choice. Bloggers put themselves out there.
I guess people do have a right to come piss on it if they want.
But all it does is make her look like a tiny small person with the heart a size of a pea.
And trust me there are a WHOLE lot more stronger words running through my mind right now if regard to her opinion. Way to kick someone when they're down, stupid b*%ch.
Posted by: Mare at June 20, 2008 11:09 PMI wish you had been honest and told her what you reeely, reely thought! ;D
Sometimes I wish we could put those peoples faces on so everyone would know who they are.
Sarah,
I just dropped by and found out about your loss. I'm so sorry. I don't know if it helps you to know or not, but a strange woman you don't know and will probably never meet is crying over her keyboard again feeling brokenhearted for you. Don't let idiots like Sally get to you. Some people are incapable of compassion. There's obviously something shockingly wrong with her, something missing in her psyche, that allows her to make such horrid, selfish comments.Sally is a pathetic excuse for a human being. You have good reason to be outraged by her comments, but try and remember she not a friend or even an acquaintance. She's just an anonymous, pathetic twit.
Poor Sally...she's had such a perfect, blessed life that she can't comprehend others' suffering and loss.
Either that, or she has issues she can't face in herself. Either way, I offer her my prayers.
And Sarah, you definitely have my prayers. You are a wonderful person to share what you have gone through to help others understand. And understand, too, that you are not alone. For each person who can't 'get it', there are others who do, far too well. God bless.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at June 21, 2008 12:09 AMWoooo Sarah! You tell 'em. Well done.
Co-sign to everyone else's comments about how it's
your blog,write about what you want.
I have to say, this pisses me off! I have been reading your blog for quite a while now, and my favorite part of your work is how incredibly genuine you are. But, in reality, it doesn't matter what my favorite part of your blog is, nor does it matter what Sally desires to read. Although I am a new blogger myself, I already get this freeing kind of feeling when I post. I can write about anything I want! And so can you Sarah... F that B : )
PS. I was praying for you every step of the way with the baby. I too cried when I saw that you had miscarried. I am still praying : )
Posted by: Hope at June 21, 2008 12:39 AMWhat a bitch. And this is a blog for you. it's your outlet. She can go fuck herself for such an idiotic thing to say.
Posted by: Sara at June 21, 2008 01:10 AMTotally unbelievable.
It is obvious from your writing that you are a steely strong, compassionate, passionate, amazing person. And, as someone else has mentioned, your authenticity and fearless truth-telling is what brings people back here (it's why I kept poking my head in!).
My mother would have had some things to say to Sally accompanied by her favorite hand gesture.
Keep being real--whether it's about politics, the military, marriage, or this tremendous blow you've been dealt. Sally is one tiny voice in the crowd.
Posted by: Val at June 21, 2008 01:15 AMSally sucks. Write on, Sarah!
Posted by: kristie at June 21, 2008 08:42 AMAside from the fact that this is YOUR blog and that you don't have to consider ANYBODY else when you post here if you don't want to...why is she speaking for your friends? What kind of friend tells you to get over a miserable, emotional experience, and go back to entertaining THEM?
I'd hate to see what she says to her family if that's the way she treats her 'friends'
Posted by: Ann M. at June 21, 2008 01:53 PMShe does have a lot of fucking nerve. Screw Sally.
Posted by: Jen at June 21, 2008 08:01 PM