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Chloe Hope's avatar

Liesl needed someone older and wiser, telling her what to do(ooo), and the bastards stomped her.

I’m sorry this happened, Troy. I’m inclined to agree with Leo. That type of thoughtless superiority, when inflicted on a child for crying out loud, speaks to some kind of deep, underlying pathology. It crushes me to think of how common this probably is, and of all the gifts and beauty that are denied shape and form in the world thanks to it… So grateful that you prevailed and that you share your voice today.

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People can be really mean and I can imagine how damaging feedback like what you described is. I honestly feel it stems from a place of insecurity of their own writing and perhaps even jealousy at your talent. It is a form of bullying and abuse and is not really feedback at all. I am sorry this happened to you.

You're a brilliant author. Keep on shining!

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