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February 11, 2015 By Laura Parrott Perry 26 Comments

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Oookay, friends.

Let me preface this by saying I am new to blogging, and I am almost certainly doing things wrong. That’s fine. I’ll learn.

In Others’ Words is a moderated blog. I went back and forth about that, honestly. Until this morning I had never declined approval on a comment.

I consider myself fair game. You want to take me to task for something, or have strong opinions about something I’ve said- whatever. I’m certainly not going to only approve complimentary and supportive comments- that would be ridiculous.

I am drawing a line in the sand, though. Right here, right now.

Whatever the intention of this blog was when I started it, it has become a place where people are sharing their stories, sometimes for the very first time. There is BRAVERY happening here.

If you choose to denigrate someone who is sharing their truth and making themselves vulnerable, if you choose to name call, and shame, and judge someone other than me, let me be crystal clear- your comment will never see the light of day. Particularly if you do it from the cheap seats- hiding behind anonymity.

Save yourself some time. Go read a Brené Brown​ book. Go for a walk. Find something else to do, because I will not have it.

In possibly related news, I may or may not have watched one too many Olivia Pope clips on youtube this morning.

Laura Parrott Perry

Hi, I’m Laura. I'm an author and blogger who believes we all have a story to tell.

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  1. jadescastle says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    i *love* Brenne Brown! i think that there is an enormous difference between sharing an honest opinion and being a cruel person, who likely knows that they are being cruel if they need to hide behind anonymous. Frankly, i think you shouldn’t stand for attacks on you, either. 1. For your own benefit and 2. because it inhibits the feeling that this is a safe place (for everyone). i’m sorry someone lacked integrity.

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      I think attacks on me are fair. I only had one truly negative response to He Wrote it Down. I approved it, responded (I hope) respectfully- challenged him where I felt it was appropriate- and moved on. It’s important to me that readers know that just because I am okay with that for myself doesn’t mean I will stand for it when it comes to their stories- make sense?

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  2. theblues5 says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    It’s your blog! “Don’t you worry ’bout a thing.”

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      I will go all OLIVIA POPE on trolls. 😉

      Reply
  3. Jessica Malionek @ thecounterstool.me says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Rock Star! You go girl!

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  4. Daily Presents/Cadigan Creative says

    February 11, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    1. True
    2. Necessary
    3. Kind
    It’s gotta be all three, or keep it in your head.

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      that’s the litmus test for every single post I write. Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary?

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  5. jillpalilla says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I thought “He Wrote It Down” was gutsy and fabulous and beautiful and full of truth and hurt. I was totally mesmerized while reading it and it should be applauded.

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      that’s so kind of you to say. xo

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  6. M.M.J. Gregory says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    Brene Brown and Olivia Pope in one post. I know I’m going to like it around here.

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  7. Voice says

    February 11, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Amen sister!!

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  8. Amelia says

    February 11, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Preach, girl. I love your enthusiasm and your protectiveness for your readers. Never let anyone tear you down.
    And I’m totally in the same Olivia Pope boat…. I always get much better at making arguments after I watch some Scandal…

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      you Gladiator, you. xo

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  9. twaldron2014 says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    I’m so glad I started watching “Scandal” so I get all the Olivia Pope references now!

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 11, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      SO. GOOD. right???

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  10. sue says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    May I second the gutsy, fab and beautiful commenter. I’ve worked in victim services and I was holding my breath hoping your officer was empathic and didn’t minimize your experiences. I salute your courage and know there are so many others who are silently suffering. You are and will be a heroine to countless people, young and old, male and female.

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    • jpennerzook says

      February 12, 2015 at 9:25 am

      I was right there with you, Sue. HOPING the officer would step up! And he did!
      So one gutsy decision birthed another. And another… and so it keeps going.

      Reply
  11. shapeupwithcindy says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:04 am

    LOVE IT!  Thanks for kicking butt and takin names!Cindy SamsFull-Body Fitness(317) 250-4848www.fbfitness.comwww.shapeupwithcindy.blogspot.com 

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  12. Fumbling Through Therapy says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:40 am

    “Go read a Brené Brown book” is a great response to almost everything 🙂

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 12, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      True fact.

      Reply
  13. meghanhinton says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I agree!!! Amen sista! This is why I love reading your blogs. they’re REAL! and it is scary. you go girl!

    Reply
  14. judygoldberg says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    I’m so glad I found you through Momastery. When I read He Wrote it Down, I was so touched. So touched.

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    • In Others' Words says

      February 12, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      thank you- I’m so glad you’re here!

      Reply
  15. Amy Preston says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Perfect Response. Wise. You are providing healing and light.

    Reply
  16. lizamryan says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:58 am

    Way to go~it is your blog and you can go OP on anyone that puts down anyone brave enough to share her/his story! <3

    Reply
  17. A gurl says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Trollers gonna troll. I appreciate the safe community….

    Reply

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