No to blame

No to blame, no to shame.
No to bullying, no to blackmail.
Stand with me or stand with those who lie.
Trust me or trust people with grudges who live to destroy others.
Mother Teresa faced hatred and did not relent.
My mentor Elisabeth Kubler Ross faced disgrace and stood firm.
To be accused of lying is to have your voice taken away.
To then be lied about is heartless.
It’s not often we get to see so clearly how our choices shape our community.
Do you choose the bullies and blackmailers who are threatening you and I and anyone who stands with me?
Is that who you want in your community?
On what basis might you shun me? I have been accused of many things I have never done and would never think of doing.

I have been arrested on fantastical charges, all of which have been dismissed.
The charges make the news: the dismissals don’t.