I really had a great time at the Type-A Mom Conference until Saturday evening. I have had numerous people email, DM, private message me on forums to ask about the drama. So here is my take:
I am being professional (we did sit through several sessions on Saturday about being professional) and will not go into details, will not name names. I will say that I believe I was treated unfairly as were Robbie from Cozi, Drew from Eden Fantasys and Erin from Scandinavian Child. I am sending out hugs to them this morning and hope that they realize that there are bloggers that want to work with them and appreciate the support they have given us as a community no matter which way it was given.
I would also like to thank Corina from Down To Earth Mama, Stacie from The Divine Miss Mommy, Nicole from Pink and Posh and Drew from Eden Fantasys for supporting me Saturday evening when drama started. I had only tweeted with Nicole a few times before the conference. I have tweeted and worked with Corina, Stacie and Drew for awhile. But these people took the time to make sure I was okay, offered to seek physical action (not that I think any of them would have done it if I asked but it was a sign of support.) and made sure I knew that what I had to offer was important. Without their support I can honestly say that this blog would have been shut down this morning. I was heading to my room to contact the hosting site to delete my accounts when these people took it upon themselves to see that I was able to rise above, stop crying and realize that the other person involved was the one in the wrong. So my heartfelt adoration goes out to each of them for being the support this community needs.
What I have taken away from Type-A Mom Conference:
- Be myself. I am shy, I do tend to sit by myself and I am extremely quiet. (Until you really know me.) But that is me and I’m proud of it.
- No one should have the power to make me upset enough to ruin my hard work.
- There are some awesome bloggers and companies that will work with us and support us but there are some that will bring us down.
- I now know two of those people that will bring us down and I will block them from all portions of my life.
This is my open, public call: Robbie from Cozi, Drew from Eden Fantasys and Erin from Scandinavian Child if you have a product you want showcased or if you have a button that you would like displayed on I Like It Frantic please contact me and I will gladly place it above the fold on this site to show my support for you and it will be done for free.
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I am so happy that I met you and I think you’re an absolutely wonderful lady! I look forward to hanging out with you more in the future!
I so enjoyed our talk on the bus. I wish we had had more time to get to know each other!
I am so happy to have met you and even more happy that you decided not to let other people get in the way of your goals. You are strong. You are beautiful. If you ever need to chat about anything, I’m always here. Hopefully we’ll get the chance to meet again soon.
.-= Nicole Ibarrondo´s last blog ..To Love a Stranger =-.
Thank you again for your support Nicole. You are one outstanding lady. I loved talking with you and your mom (even if I didn’t get a cookie.)
I think I love you!
I am so glad that I met you and I am glad that you realize you are better than that person who is clearly unhappy.
.-= Stacie Haight Connerty´s last blog ..New Season of Sprout’s The Good Night Show Begins Tonight =-.
Aww thanks Stacie. I think I love you too! You were a much needed support and have such a huge heart and a beautiful soul. It was great to finally put a face to the name.
Girl, you honestly rock. You have so much to offer, and I wish that we can hang out more. When you come out of your shell, you are a force to be reckoned with. I got your back, girl, whenever you need it. You are always welcome in our tribe!
Miss you, and keep in touch!
.-= Corina – Down to Earth Mama´s last blog ..Wordless Wed.: Staring him Down =-.
Steve says thank you for helping keep me calm. I enjoyed are late night talk Saturday. Wish we could have spent more time together. Let me know when you’re heading this way. I really do want to talk to you about taking some photos of the family.
I have no clue what happened since I left right after the Keynote….but I am SO SORRY to read this. You and I didn’t get a chance to chat much, but I enjoyed the little I did get to see of you…..Stand tall and don’t let anyone bring you down! *fist bump* to ya girl.
Thanks Tiffany. As someone shy I didn’t really get to talk much to anyone. Hopefully I will do better the next time. Off to check out your site.
I enjoyed talking to you so much! Even from our short time together I can tell you are a wonderful person. Kudos to you for taking the high road.
.-= Astacia´s last blog ..Grocery Trippin’: a guest post from @lesliedoughty =-.
Thank you for the information at the special needs session Astacia. I’m working on some of it today for my sister.
Hello Holly. I would really hate to think you had a bad time at the conference! Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do to help!
.-= Kelby´s last blog ..Are You Coming to Type-A Mom Conference? =-.
Kelby I did email you. Over two weeks ago now and no response. I guess that’s enough said about the situation.
Oh no! I didn’t even know there was drama, and am so sorry to hear that things got rough for you. I really enjoyed meeting you, and you just keep your chin up. There’s enough room for many voices, and don’t let anyne shut yours down.
Us 704 ladies enjoyed chatting with you… I am sorry if you had some drama this weekend.
Thank you for acknowledging Drew, Robbie, & Erin.
(((HUGS)))
.-= VDog´s last blog ..Sex Toy Saturday – Afterglow Massage Candle =-.
Hi Holly,
I’m glad I got to meet you at dinner on Saturday. I’m sorry there was some drama around you. :-/ Was it after dinner? I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be there to help out. I went back to the room and packed.
I was pleased and happy with the sponsors and have zero bad things to say about them. I want to think more of us feel the same way. I’ve heard as much from many that I spoke with!
It was nice to meet you!
It was lovely to meet you as well! And I can’t wait to read more from you!
Hi Holly! I did not hear about the drama that ensued, but I’m so glad that you found the support you needed at the time, and the confidence necessary to continue blogging!!
I wanted to tell you that I am so glad to have met you this weekend, and I would love to talk some more about the challenges we face as SN moms. We gotta stick together!
Thanks Jennifer! I did enjoy meeting up with you at the SN session. Hoping that you got some useful information to help your children out.
Oh no, this is the first that i’ve read about drama and I’m so sorry Holly!! I know you were looking so forward to the event! *HUGS*
.-= The Mom Jen´s last blog ..Another Gray’s Anatomy Lesson =-.
Drew is really great to work with, I hate knowing someone was picking on the sex scene
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WOW! I’m sorry to hear that something went down at such a positive event. That’s too bad!
.-= Kasey@All Things Mamma´s last blog ..Baking The Perfect Apple Crisp =-.