Never in my wildest imagination would I have believed I'd be writing such a post. I can barely see through the stream of tears.
A little over a year ago, someone I considered a friend, asked in a public group on facebook if anyone was willing to put a book together of survivor stories. Having done some writing in the past, I said I'd do it. So I contacted some people who said they'd be willing to share and then combed the internet for a release form for the stories. I found one that mostly fit, but needed some revising and sent it to those people I'd contacted asking for help with making it work.
A couple people responded, saying they decided against contributing because the release was worded in such a way that their rights to their own stories would be taken away. So I went back and did some more revisions. Eventually, due to the lack of responses and my returning to full time work, I tabled the project.
Two days ago, a copy of the release surfaced. I'd forgotten about it honestly. A friend called to tell me what was going on and I immediately posted in defense of the 'friend' being slandered. The release was being twisted to pervert truth and hurt her.
Well, instead of coming to me, as she promised she would if there was an issue between us, she started making accusation after accusation and banning anyone who would try to correct her. Heaven forbid SHE be wrong.
So now, I'm being accused of fraud because I named where I wanted some of the proceeds to go. Is anyone bothering to actually read the stupid release? I don't think so, because it's not hard to put it and what I've said together. Except for those looking for things to use against her, it's a bit over the top to think it was anything but a draft of a release!
I suppose the best thing is to let y'all decide for yourselves. One is the link to the blog that contains a copy of the release and the other is the group I've been banned from. Look for Melissa Topia's comments yesterday around 9PM. Are those claims valid, really?
http://jocsapeckadilloes.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-not-for-children-its-for-cah.html?m=1
http://m.facebook.com/home.php?refid=8&_rdr#!/groups/35429320847?ref=bookmark&__user=100001242353225
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