some of my Gentle Readers and followers of this blog may have noticed that all references to my former associate, Laura Rose of The Purple Rose have been removed.
i have done this because Laura Rose and i are no longer associates in any way, shape or form.
much as it has pained me, much as i have resisted seeing what's been in front of me all along, in the last few weeks, it's become manifestly clear that laura's valuation of what i brought to our association, and mine - spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and monetarily - were two very different things.
consider, if you will, as a very small and telling example of what went wrong between us, the fact i DID have changes to make on my blog, and she doesn't.
however, you know there's something wrong in a spiritually-based business when one person tells the other that "real" partners bring things like "money or property" - and forgets that there're other things - like intellectual property or creativity or insight - that even the most bottom-line-driven businesses recognize as having value.
so why am i discussing this here, in this most public of forums? shouldn't i keep my mouth shut, smile bravely, pretend that "we're just taking a little break right now?"
well, yes and no.
for one thing, we're not just taking a little break right now, and for another, i don't feel much like smiling.
8 comments:
Annie, I'm so sorry that you both have had a "falling out" but I do understand what you are doing and to be honest why. I would have done the same thing (not that you really needed to know that or need anyone "permission"). What I'm offering is my understanding and a shoulder to vent on if you need.
Hugs hon.
I am very sorry that you have had a parting of ways. Simply because it makes it hard as you go through the changes. I am glad your standing up for yourself and beliefs.
Oh, Annie, I am so sorry. I did not notice the change, I am so focused on what you write, that I tend to edit out the peripheral stuff. Good for you for taking a stand at being valued and appreciated as well you should.
Oh, Annie I'm so sorry. Big hugs and lots of love coming your way.
(((Big hugs))) to you. Sorry, I don't know what else to say.
I notice that the days have ... compressed. :)
(((((hugs)))))
Love ya!
I'm sorry. I've been where you are and it is very hard.
Holy Crap! I have not been reading the blogs lately. So sorry you guys had a falling out. I thought you were a great team. Must be hard for you both. Love to you.
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