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I’ve been called trash in reviews before. 🗑
- 11 November, 2023
- Emily Kimelman
Don’t worry, my feelings weren’t hurt. If anything, I felt a little thrill that my words got under someone's skin and made them feel something strong enough to respond.
And I also thought…hahaha. No, you’re trash! Because anyone who calls a stranger trash is, in fact, the trash! Which is…trashy. 😂
Now look, it IS trashy to name-call anyone. Strangers, loved ones, doesn’t matter…name-calling anyone is just bad news.
It’s that whole “othering” thing humans do that gets us into trouble. The idea that if THEY are trash then I am NOT. But none of us are trash. We are people.
Here is a little secret I’m figuring out as I get older. Judging others is just judging ourselves. Those people who called me trash, well… I judged them. For their beliefs that my beliefs made me "bad". For having those old, tired beliefs in the first place. For going on the internet and name-calling. Because I am afraid that I also do all those things.
Certainly, I have name-called on the internet. And in my heart, I have hated people who were different from me. Of course, in my mind, it’s usually in defense of myself, of my side.
If you want to prevent LGBTQ+ people from having equal rights…I’m going to judge you. If you think a woman’s place is in the home, and that our little brains can’t handle leadership, I’m going to judge you. Is it the best thing about me? No. But I’m a person…just like all those people I’m judging.
But hey, at least I won’t physically attack you like Sydney Rye would. So, therefore, I am still a good person. 😂
But seriously, if you get wrapped up in all the crap of the world, may I suggest you read one of my books. Sydney Rye and Blue kick ass, take names, and judge the crap out of people so you don’t have to…enjoy!
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☕️ If you’ve read all the Sydney Rye Mysteries and preordered Brutal Mercy, THANK YOU.
Judging by your excellent taste, I think you may enjoy my merchandise. Graced with classic advice like Take No Shit, Give No Fucks and personal truths like I want to live in a world where the dog doesn’t die, but the bad guys do my mugs, totes, dog bowls, and more are the perfect way to reward yourself for being so fucking awesome.
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All caught up on Sydney Rye? Try A Spy is Born, Starstruck Thrillers book 1…it opens with a man being beaten to death with his own Oscar. And by my judgment he totally deserved it. 😉
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Have a non-trashy day... 😉
Emily
P.S. The dog doesn't die, but the bad guys do.
P.P.S. I promise the dog doesn’t die…but I make no assurances about anyone else. 😈
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