#god and that comment followed a mega chapter that i'd poured my soul into

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Hello! I’m the anon who posted a little while ago to ao3shenanigans about receiving hurtful concrit on a fic. I just noticed your reblog there, and wanted to say thanks for the solidarity. Because I’m a chronic people-pleaser I actually thanked the commenter for making an attempt to help me (kinda wish I hadn’t), but if/when this happens again I will remember your advice about boundaries. Take care!

Oh, I'm so glad you reached out!! I wasn't sure if I was overstepping 😅 But omg I understand the people pleasing thing—I thanked my hurtful commenter, too!!! At least once, I replied something like "thanks for sticking with the fic despite disliking xyz" 🤦🏻 Definitely wish I'd just set the boundary from the start.

Hope you're doing well and writing what and how you want 💛