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Jocelind Julien's avatar

My friend, Mary, that someone would take your words and your thoughts and claim them as their own means, to me, they have none of their own. How tragic for them! My inner truth is being challenged by individuals who claim to support “the cause”. I’m working vigilantly to get my family’s stories out to gain support, but I’m not getting a sufficient traction. I’m being told that it would be so much easier if I had a published book. Well, I’m working on it. Meanwhile, I don’t want to lose support—or maybe I’m looking for support in the wrong places…

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Ahhh, the "It would be easier if you had a published book" advice. Truly, is there a more unhelpful piece of advice??? I don't think you're looking for support in "the wrong places," I think that some people/institutions don't see the vision. I have some ideas. I will message you via Facebook. Thank you for taking the time to share your inner truth here!

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Jennifer Hollowell's avatar

What happened and how’d you find out about it?

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Oh, not worth the details, but thank you for asking! (and thank you for reading my piece). The person knows who they are, and that's all that matters. Mom told me long ago, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them."

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

Oh, I'm so sorry that happened to you!

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Thank you. Me too. Oh, well. It gave me something to write about today.

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Wendy Parciak's avatar

That's a very positive way to think about it!

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Mary McKnight's avatar

It's "laugh or cry," isn't it? I choose, laugh. (sometimes, I choose cry and then laugh)

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Mary McKnight's avatar

Yes, following intuition feels authentic and good inside. Thank you!

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Oct 8, 2023
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Mary McKnight's avatar

Thank you for reading my piece, Susan. No, I am letting the situation go, releasing it to the wind and making room for opportunity. That feels best to me.

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