I’ve imagined ideas and parts of essays…but word for word on the same platform is highly confident, dumb and just outright criminal. The audacity to take from another is so blatant—I can’t. Your reaction is how my cousin recently felt having been scammed and lost a few thousands ….its a form of rape—emotionally and mentally.
As you so well described, the journey you’ve gone through to become the vulnerable, transparent and then eloquent writer you are—took years, effort, art and talent.
The money simply doesn’t come close to what your heart pours in.
I’m glad all was resolved quickly….thanks for reminding us to be vigilant.
Hope you’re feeling better. So sorry for this.