Comments on: Making an ass out of you and me

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:46:54 +0000

Hahahaha.

Hahahahahahaha. That was a good one.

You’re astoundingly delusional.

The only thing you accomplished here, the only work you’ve done, is to prove to me that there are some people in the world who, to their very core, are just profound jerks.

So thank you for helping me realize that. It’s always nice to have someone around to remind me of the ugliness of humanity.

By: Keeyum

Keeyum — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:51:31 +0000

“I’m not going to NOLA after all. Apparently mother nature had other plans. Such is life. It’s weird how I don’t think that’s the worst thing that’s ever happened ever. It’s almost like I do have a sense of perspective.”

I’m totally taking credit for your new sense of perspective. My work here is done. Have a nice life.

By: Cai

Cai — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:21:09 +0000

Katie,
I just found your blog – and have been reading your archives… I love it! But more then that, reading your blog is like cheap therapy for me. I have a back injury that ranges from mild stiffness/pain to hospitalizing pain with no rhyme or reason. I don’t talk about it because I worry about the type of backlash you receive. The people questioning when I am mobile if I was faking when I am not, the judging of my decisions and actions. So thank you for sharing your experiences with the whole internet. Because when I read some of your posts I get what you are experiencing and it makes me feel less isolated by my pain, a little less desperate, and like maybe somebody understands even in the abstract.
So thank you!
C.

By: Sue G

Sue G — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:54:31 +0000

I read your blog because I care about you. If I don’t understand something you are experiencing or have written, I ask questions. This is your life. This is your blog. I think that gives you the right to say what you want, how you want, and when you want. Anyone who takes exception is free to stop reading. I just don’t “get” the need to not only judge, but also express that judgement. ON YOU BLOG.

I don’t think of you as a victim…not of circumstance, not of other people. I don’t think you think of yourself as a victim either…unless you start looking for logical answers to illogical behavior. Don’t waste your time. Or energy. Or time that could be spent eating cake.

And, Katie, did you really decide to refrain from going to NOLA? That makes me sad, but not knowing the reasons I have to assume that since you’re a big girl, you make decisions that are in your best interest.

But I really hoped you go, study, be with Slappy, and feel at home in a place you love so much.

By: keri

keri — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:05:26 +0000

echoing the sentiments of what others have said and attempting to drown out the negativity. . .because your words, they mean something and your story deserves compassion, not derision

i appreciate the courage it takes to be so honest on here

By: Joanna Moore

Joanna Moore — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:49:42 +0000

I read your blog every day and I pay close attention to your words. Never once have you implied that your pain is more severe/more important/more critical/more deserving of pity than anyone else experiences. In fact, I think that in addition to your pain, you are plagued with discomfort from having anyone pity you.

The heart of your blog is that you are being truthful. If you were to dumb everything down, there would be no point in writing your blog.

Enjoy your getaway.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:39:25 +0000

Oops, missed the main point. Please don’t stop writing. Even if you don’t let the rest of the world see it…don’t let anyone stop you!!!

And one more thing…180 degrees off this course!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpqEM_h4mcY

By: ms. magpie

ms. magpie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:35:47 +0000

Dude. Before you say anything, educate yourself a little. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (and much of the Gulf Coast) is similar to Carnivale. It is not a day, or a weekend, it is a Season. Parades start running 2-3 weekends before, and are weekends-only until Lundi and Mardi Gras.

Moreover, they can be very family-friendly and sick-person-friendly events. You set up your chair on the neutral ground, hang out with friends, enjoy the high school bands and the floats.

Learn a little about a culture before making assumptions, ok?

And, for what it’s worth, Katie isn’t my only friend with chronic pain who uses a blog as an outlet to express herself.

By: purplebreath

purplebreath — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:26:55 +0000

Wow, I’m glad I’m not YOUR family member. What a lovely support system you’d provide. Katie’s not exhausting. She pushes herself (too much, in my opinion) to exceed in life and in relationships. I respect her for not taking the easy road. I love her for giving from her “want” when she’s a long way from “plenty”. The blessings she heaps on my family are genuine and precious to me. I wouldn’t trade her for anything. You don’t know her, and you don’t deserve to.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:18:54 +0000

So this whole mess has me thinking…Katie this whole negative b.s. is way out of whack. Keeyum is probably getting off on the attention. Hasn’t he already had his share? Feel free to blacklist his sorry soul at any time.

I read your blog because you inspire me. You do the things I really want to do but just don’t (got a bazillion excuses). You’re brave. You kick butt. I admire your fierceness. I love your writing.

I get why you don’t respond to all the comments. It didn’t seem like an issue to me…I figured you read them and maybe the support helped a bit. If there was a question asked in the comments I assume you’d probably respond?

But if this…person…is going to mess with your world like this maybe closing the comments is the way to go?

Neither you nor your readers need to dwell on the negativity he puts out. You got enough on your plate.