Dear Camille

I have been informed that you read my blog and have found several things I have written hurtful, untrue, degrading, or otherwise. Thank you for addressing these concerns directly to me at the time that they occurred. Your thoughtfulness and efforts to try to get to know me better and keep the lines of communication open have been truly....loving.

Let's clear up some things, shall we.

1. I have several people I refer to on this blog as my SIL. Not every instance where I use that acronym is about my literal Sisters-in-law or about incidents that are specific to them. Should you find any instance that I have described too close to your own personal circumstances that is your decision to become offended. 
2. In no way have I ever said anything directed at you. I use examples from my own life to illustrate points that I am discussing in specific blogposts. These are not intended to shame or degrade anyone or cause hurts. They are used merely in the way a painter would use color to highlight an aspect of the painting to connect with the viewer. 
3. Sometimes we can read things and they prick our conscience. These are hurtful but allow us to recognize things that are true about ourselves and encourage us to change. I never write things with the intent to aim them at specific people--with the exception of this specific post addressed to you. (1 Nephi 16:1-5)
4. I have made it a point to not mention names of family members or close friends in my blog posts, with the exception of those close friends who read regularly and post comments where there names are already published.
5. I am happy to clear up any miscommunications should you feel the need to contact me about them when they occur and not 8-36 months after the fact via a third party. I am not responsible for any anger, resentment, or pain you have been harboring in that time frame when I was unaware of the offense I had committed.
6. My blog is open to the public but, as you have made no other attempt to get to know me in person, perhaps you should find another source of entertainment and enlightenment. I heard the Kardashian sisters have websites. Lots of drama going on there for you to enjoy.

Lastly, should you be offended by this blogpost that was not my intention and I hope you can forgive me. Since this seems to be your preferred method to get to know me this seemed the most expedient way to get my message across. Glad you feel safe, secure, and anonymous reading these random thoughts of mine. It's much easier to get to know someone when you don't actually have to talk to them, isn't it? Makes it very one-sided and effortless.

I wish you all the best in life and hope you have a joyous experience. I'm still deciding if I want to continue reaching out to those who find me so offensive, rude, thoughtless, hurtful, and judgemental after meeting me in person for all of 45 minutes. May your children be just like you and may you be blessed with the patience and compassion to endure.

Love,

E

PS--Comments have been turned off on this post but I'm sure you can figure out another way to contact me yourself. Forgive me if I take some time choosing whether or not to respond. It might be in a couple of years, if ever.