A Line In The Sand.

[reprobayt]

I live my life honorably.

I do my best to respect people in hopes that they will respect me in return.

I love and trust completely, honestly and fairly.

To betray that trust brings out a side of me that I don't want any of you to see. It is neither pretty or with pity.

This is why I have been quiet in public over accusations from this person....until now.

I wasn't the first - many stood alone while their good names were trashed. I was just the latest.

Someone I love and respect decided that enough is enough......she says it better than I ever could.

Here is the WHOLE story

This will be the last time this is mentioned from me, unless someone else brings it up. If you must go I wish you well because of a distaste of drama or a sense of loyalty, I wish you well.

..and when then came for me, there was no one left to speak for me...

Not this time....

Comments

[dark-blade.livejournal.com]

*hugs and pulls you out into the sunshine*


(Hopefully nobody minds that I'm still friends with everyone I was friends with a few weeks ago...)

[sibylla.livejournal.com]

Same here. *hug*

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

:)

Of course I don't mind...not getting rid of me that easy.

Although I believe we'll be seeing each other at different venues now.

[dark-blade.livejournal.com]

Well yes, that would make sense.

[sibylla.livejournal.com]

*smooch* I love you, honey. When're you gonna come see me?

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Very soon.

[dindin.livejournal.com]

Losing someone you once considered a friend is never easy, no matter the circumstances. I'm sorry. ::hugs::

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[dreaminkitten.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* I'm sorry you had to deal with that hun. You are one of the most honorable people I've ever met.

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

That means a lot - thanks.

Just Wow...

[softlywhispered.livejournal.com]

You know you've got friends there, She's got to be one of the best you have. I'm sorry you're going thru this shit honey.

Re: Just Wow...

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

We all go through our own shit...not the first time and not the last.

Thanks for caring and checking in on me. Means a lot.

[demetria23.livejournal.com]

I hope you feel better. It's weird to think I originally met you through the cause of your drama. I don't fault you for it, and hopefully I'll still get to hang out with you when I get back to Atlanta.

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

I hope so too - I'd like that.

[nyssimi.livejournal.com]

*big, big hugs* Thinking of you hon.

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Thanks...I appreciate it.

[hotcoffeems.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry this happened to you. It's devastating to have a friendship end, and to be vilified in the process just makes it more painful. And I know enough people who've been hurt by the same person to really understand the proportions of it.

I wish it would stop. It's a shame that someone's issues keep hurting people I care about.

*hug*

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Thanks - I never wanted it to be this way...but sadly not surprised.

[mermaidnchains.livejournal.com]

*In shock*

Here I was hunkered down in my own foxhole, avoiding drama, and I pop up to see this.

Must be a rough day all arround for you.

Knowing your looking for peace in your life, Im only going to offer that - from my LJ - things may get worse for a while. Im medically not doing well and the situation in my life currently is only causing more problems.

I enjoy reading you, I think your a dear, but if peace is needed, and removing chaos helps, and I happen to end up on the cutting room floor, by all means I wont take it personally.

Hell - I get tired of reading my OWN journal. Cant imagine how anyone else puts up with me.

So - on that note - *shock and wow* about the whole post, and *hugs* to you for stress in your life.

Your a good man, and Im glad I got to know you as much as I have so far.

Lynn

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

You're not going anywhere...I would worry about you too much.

And I want to be here when you come out the other side.

I hate drama

[elysianmusings.livejournal.com]

So I just avoid it. I can't and won't take sides on anything anyway, because I've never met y'all in person.

*hugs*

[i-descend.livejournal.com]

Shit. What an unholy mess. Hopefully this storm will blow through quickly. When all the waves stop breaking, there will be all that wonderful calm you were looking for. Keep your head above water till then.

Ok. I'm done with all the ocean metaphors/cliches now. Take care. *hug*

From a stranger...

[jaguarraven.livejournal.com]

I must admit to living on another planet obviously... We have several friends in common and I found you through, come to think of it after reading all the entries about the situation above, I have no idea how I found you... I think it was through ga_sunshine, but don't quote me on that.

We don't know each other--I don't think. You look very familiar, and we have many interests and friends in common. All that aside, I must admit the voyeur in me came out and I started reading your post and the links. First off let me say that you are an eloquent man. Your words speak volumes about your character. Sincerity can be faked, but I generally know when someone is bs-ing.

I offer you a hug from a stranger, and the hope that your world is brighter tomorrow. How sad to lose a friend, and how beautiful to have someone stand for you.

Blessings...

Re: From a stranger...

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[stigmatic.livejournal.com]

What a trip!

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

But I'm getting off....so to speak

[vernard.livejournal.com]

Back when I was just getting into LJ, my then roommate met me for lunch and brought along someone that worked in the same Department as her. My roomie said she was an artist of sort and knew that I was an aspiring comic book writer in search of an artist. She thought maybe serendipity would be nice in this regard. I forget the young woman's name but she informed me that she was known as shadesong on LJ. She struck me as a bit odd and my "spidey sense" said something was a bit off. I took a gander at her LJ and decided that too much drama surrounded her for me to consider striking up a friendship with her. Later on, I heard many good and many not so good things about her. But the one thing that has stayed consistent is that she seems to be ground zero for a lot of Drama.

I am very happy that I avoided her then. And I'm also very happy that I have had an opportunity to meet you. You have handled this better than humanly possible. Your compassion and integrity speak volumes of you.

[reprobayt.livejournal.com]

Thank you sir...hope to see you at the next party.

[mysterg.livejournal.com]

It's rough when you have to throw something difficult out into the light for people to see
, but you did what you must to make things right. Never easy, always necessary...