It has been brought to my attention, through a few very rude comments filled with bullying and harassment, that not all of my work is widely accepted - and that's fine.
What is not fine is abusing another person, in any way shape or form, because you do not agree with their vision.
These comments that were left for me were extremely damaging to my confidence, my safety and my mental stability.
When you don't care about the words you're throwing at another person, no matter the context, it speaks volumes about your character and the lack of human decency you hold in your soul.
If you don't like someone's work, move on. We learn young - when you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.
Karma is a real pain in the behind - and it will come for all of us, one way or another. Whether it's good or bad karma, it will be due to the qualities you're both proud and not proud of.
I struggle every day, all day, no matter what I do, because of the things in my mind. Because of the trauma and the pain I have suffered.
My work is not for the faint of heart, doesn't matter which way you swing it. I write dark stories, with horrific scenes, with bad choices, with characters you will both love and hate as much as the next. My books are my therapy, writing gets me through the hard times.
If you are on my profile, on my stories, or anyone else's for that matter - do your part and remind yourself, if you happen to be one of the souls in the world that is angry and spiteful, that just because YOU are miserable doesn't mean you should make others feel miserable.
Be a decent human.
Or f #& all the way off my page.
Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
Have the day you deserve.
- d. marie
