I really don't care.

I don't care what other people think of me.

I don't care what other people say about me.

I don't care that other people are advocating my demise. 

When I first started blogging, such a suggestion would have crippled me emotionally.  I would have been wounded; I would have obsessed about it.

Now, I can say with all honesty that I really don't care.

If the comment had come from someone I respected, from someone who's opinion I valued or someone who I cared about, then I would be hurt. 

But, it didn't, ergo: I don't.

So, why am I blogging about it?

Because I want to show people that I don't care.  I want to show people how far I have come.  I want to celebrate this accomplishment, and have other people celebrate with me.

I am still standing...and I am still here.

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Good on ya Dharma
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Thanks, Slc-y.


 

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I'll email it to you....
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Mikey...thanks.


I'm still amazed that self-proclaimed 'intelligent' people have nothing better to do than think of ways to kill me. 


According to them I'm a morbidly obese "saggy old cunt" who poses for pornographic pictures.

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but we love you sweety.....

Thank-you, Mano.  I love you all too...and if it had been one of you who had said such things to and about me, then I would be hurt. 

But you didn't!

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I'm sorry this crap is still carrying on, dharma. Good for you for keeping it in perspective, though. I admire you very much for your emotional maturity (amongst other things). As myrrander says,
Dharma! You kick ass! So keep kicking ass! Fo' evah!


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Way to let them wallow in their insecurities, while you rise above yours. Good job Dharma.
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Tex...thanks!


The thing that's keeping me going through all of this is that these idiots don't know me.  They have no clue what I'm about. 


Dave just saw what's been going on.....and he's pissed.  Wants me to stop blogging so they'll leave me alone. 


Yeah, that's not gonna happen..!

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Dev..thank you too.  It means a lot to know that you're all rooting for me....
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In the words of Shakespeare's Sister -

"i don't care if you talk about me
i don't care if you write it out in stone
whenever i fall i land on my feet
i don't care, i just don't care"

"i don't care if you act like a queen
i don't care if you take it out on me
i've got 9 lives and i land on my feet
i don't care, i just don't care "

Keep on keepin' on!
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Thanks, Chip....it's true, I really don't care!  I would like for everyone else to see their stupidity, though....but I guess they take care of that themselves.

 

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In the words of Shakespeare's Sister -


I so remember that song!
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Thanks, Chip....it's true, I really don't care! I would like for everyone else to see their stupidity, though....but I guess they take care of that themselves.


I'm with you on that!

In the words of Shakespeare's Sister -


I so remember that song!


I actually just listened to it! Over the weekend, I pulled out my old CD collection and ripped songs off about 100 CD's or so to populate my new 250GB hard drive! I actually had the full CD and the CD single! I thought of it right after I read this post and searched out the lyrics on the net while I listened to it!
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Since I don't ever go there I did not have a clue such things were being said. Remember where the hand goes in puppets and muppets.
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i'm sorry this happened to you, dharma. i have to admit that i have no clue who 'they' are, and i don't know what happened. but i don't need to. despite my reputation for 'fence sitting', i simply must speak out in your defence.


derogatory comments such as the ones 'they' made (as in #6 comment above) serve no purpose other than to show the emotional immaturity of those making them.


'their' use of aspects of sexuality as insults is typical of this type of jerk, too. such men, (who usually have trouble relating to strong women) often call them 'cunts' or 'whores' or imply other such things because the stupid backwards bastards can't handle women who can think for themselves.


congratulations are in order, dharma. you did an excellent job deflecting this garbage. long may you blog.


*smooch*


mig XXX

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Mig, thank you.  I know you don't like to get involved, and I don't blame you. 

I agree with your thoughts about the caliber of men who make comments like the one I described above.  It's usually a last resort when they're confronted with a woman who has a IQ (and balls) bigger than theirs.

Smooches and hugs to you too, sweetie....

Geez: thank you too. 

 

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dharma~

I think you're awesome. I love your blog...your insights about marriage, motherhood, and life in general.

Really...I'm with mignuna...I don't know who "they" are either, but I'm glad that you can know that you're better than petty games, and really, what it comes down to, is that these people don't really have anything better to do than to beat you and others down. They take out their...emotional immaturities online versus in real life...

So...even though "they" may be moronic, please remember that there are those of us out there that really respect you and love reading what you have to write each day. Whenever I get home from work, check the news, my email, and my blog, I head to your articles first.

You're awesome! Keep on keepin on.
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Way to go dharma! Its good to read your articles n to know u wont stop writing despite idiotic remarks. Cheers!
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I have found the "disconnected" ( I can't find better word ) to very useful indeed. Basically it means I do care, but not in emotional way.

I used to have really bad temper. Must be little bit of Irish blood from my father. Anyway nowadays I don't get really angry often. About the only times I get angry is unfounded accusations, and behind my back complaints about me.

But sometimes my temper would flare up anyway.
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Dharma..

You know that if it wasnt for you I wouldnt be blogging here.. You are an amazing and inspiring woman who has so much to offer ( remember Im swinging that handbag incase your thinking you dont deserve this) ..

You know the ones who are saying this stuff are examples of the scum that live on this planet. They come up in the lives of people such as yourself because they are afraid of the light that shines from you. They are afraid of the courage and the determination, the true spirit of humanity. They talk of values which come from organisations which have discarded love to embrace fear for power, they see people like You Dharma who walk the walk and talk the talk and it scares them so they spit their venom at you. Little do they know that the more they do it the more they wallow in their own shit and it sticks.

I love you sister. Keep blogging and keep standing tall!!
xoxo
P;)
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I totally understand where you are coming from Karen.  When I first started blogging I wrote a lot of political stuff and got some nastiness dished my way.  I didn't take it well at first because I really have never had anyone dislike me in person that I know of (not since jr high anyway).  Nowadays I really don't care.  Matter of fact, I often get a chuckle when someone calls me a name.  I have been called ignorant and shallow for instance.  I know for a fact that I am neither so it just bounces off.


I totally believe you that you don't care.  I also agree with LW that these guys are foolish, desparate and I also think they are pathetic so instead of being mad at them, you probably pity them...am I right?

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So...even though "they" may be moronic, please remember that there are those of us out there that really respect you and love reading what you have to write each day

Marcie...thank you so much.  You and I didn't get off to a very good start, but I have a lot of respect for you now....I think of you as a little sister, if that makes sense.

XX:

[quote]have found the "disconnected" ( I can't find better word ) to very useful indeed. Basically it means I do care, but not in emotional way.

That's exactly what I do too.  Thanks for the comment!

P:

You know the ones who are saying this stuff are examples of the scum that live on this planet

They certainly are an intersting bunch, that's for sure.  I wonder what they'd be like in real life.....and thank you, honey.  You know....and you know what i mean.

 


 

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Hmm somethings broken.

You're welcome.