In our hobby, writing profession,
or spoken word, we all have opinions. As a blog writer, we do have or should have the
ability to write with an open mind, and secondly, as a reader, accepting to the
opinions of others. We write, publicizing our ideas and thoughts with truth
with the hopes of obtaining loyal readers, who can either relate or partially
agree with the topics written.
Since 2010 I have been a member
of a local organizational chapter which supports moms. I fell in love with
their parent organization, how they help communities all over the U.S.,
providing a private place for moms to communicate, keeping their members
involved with events, no judgment or criticism, just moms accepting other moms. Like many women who “bite off more than able
to chew,” I volunteered as Promotions Manager and later Chapter Manager to my
group.
In late 2011, the group shut down
merging with another. Some of the other members, which were part of the same group I was
so fond of, had decided upon forming their own. I was saddened and emotionally
angered by their decision to not continue to support such an awesome
organization. Reasons, when asked why, because the forums are confusing, and
facebook is SO much easier.
In the beginning, when this other
group was formed as, accessible for all to join with all members and
events, where children would be..., public. I went to
one event, even though I was bothered by their lack of interest in internet
safety and the local chapter we were all members of originally. I quickly
expressed my opinion of unease to the group and its members, encouraging them
to remain with the organization I remained loyal to.
With that simple expression of
discomfort, being honest on how I felt about their group I was quickly hushed
with argumentative comments from others with disagreement. In all honesty, I
did not use the right words, approaching my concerns it in the wrong way, but nothing
for cause to disassociate me from their group. Everyone has the option to
opinion, right?
With my complaint, the administrators
of this group, sent emails with screen shots of comments I had made, to the association
I proudly volunteered my time with. I was removed from my volunteer titles
within their organization, but I was still supported. I was given friendship
and support, with a letter of recommendation. Why? The reason is that I am
proud of my opinion, this organization, and their willingness to be open-minded
of others, ALL moms.
That is why I value posts by other blogs I follow, comments from my readers, and accept opinions with an
open mind which opens my heart.
