I've removed the original content of this post; it stayed up for over a month and was read by those whom I wanted to read it, and by those curious enough to read it. I've taken it down because it was a negative blot on my blog, however I've chosen to re-post with this edited content since I wanted to keep all the lovely messages of support left as comments on my original post. What I leave here instead is the simple statement that I am no longer associated in any way with Effy Wild/Wild Precious Studio, or indeed with Christy Sobolewski/Gulfsprite. I am scattering the ashes of 2011 - and I couldn't be happier to see the back of it!
Maisy x
You are the most amazing woman I know.
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously, you are :)
If I lived near you I would be bringing you chocolate and champagne, you are that frickin' amazing.
My hat is off to you and I know you are going to come back and kick some serious ass.
Cuz you're a rockstar like that ;)
I'm so glad to hear your side of the story at last Maisy (not your real name lol).
ReplyDeleteMany people have been mucked about by Effy...maybe you most of all. It's good we are moving on from this hurtful period. I'm sorry you were hurt by your association with Effy, but she confirmed to me that she had discussed my 'being torn' with you. I now know that was a lie, a rearrangement of the truth, something Effy seems to make a habit of. People have been fooled and taken in by her but not for long. Sincerity, truth and real warmth will last long after all the glitter is found not to be gold at all but a false shiney momentary sparkle which soon tarnishes and fades.
Well done hun.
ReplyDeleteYou know my thoughts and feelings about all this. I have known you a long time. I have always thought well of you, trusted in you, and your integrity and honesty. I am sorry now that last year when I visited you and discussed the situation with WP that I did not press my point of view harder then. Aaah well.
Try not to be bitter my love, just learn from it all and move on.
Lorrie
xxx
Applause!!! Wow! This is why I left the group from early on. Effy = DRAMA. I saw it when I watched a video you posted of her long before you started WP and whatever else. Anyway, it didn't take me long to see right through her and I wished that you could have seen it too, but I am not about causing drama. She was your friend, not mine. I am so sorry you had to go through this and I am a life long fan of yours, have always been and always will be no matter what. I only know you as Jeanette, not Jeanette the artist or beader....just precious Jeanette.
ReplyDeleteBravo ~ I am an ex-member of the Effy World after I made a comment and she was so incredibly rude to me by saying, "I have every right to post whatever I want on my site, Don't I?" ... I do feel badly about everything you had to get through, but I am glad you are in a happier place now. Sending you positive and well wishes your way!
ReplyDelete~Kristine
Dear Jeanette,
ReplyDeleteWow!! It's LA here (not my real name!!LOL!!) I had no idea that any of this was going on. While I read your posts I didn't realize there was such a "Huge" entanglement of slander, lying, two faced "friends" and followers that were attacking in the back side. As I was not a "follower of these additional ventures (just you personally) I missed all the "drama" I must say I am glad of it too!! I have "known" you for 4-5 yrs and I have always thought of you (and still do) as giving, caring, terribly funny, cheery, extremely artistic, energetic (when able), thought provoking, thoughtful, gentle, lovely, kind, spirited, occasionally unruly!!, beautiful, and AMAZING!! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!! ((HUGS)) LA
P.S. I wish you improved health in body, mind and spirit. Being "free to be" will make all the difference, I'm quite sure of it. More ((HUGS)) LA
ReplyDelete{{{Jeanette}}} Please, feisty lady, focus on recovering from your flare and your art. The rest will fall into place.
ReplyDelete(If this posted twice, I apologize. When I signed in, it made the original posting poof.)
Blimey!! I have very little trust in the internet and particularly in the intentions of people that I have never met and never will meet as there is absolutely no way of ascertaining their genuineness. Your experience totally reinforces that. As someone lucky enough to know you in person I hope that you will move onwards and upwards and have only to deal with the people who deserve you. xx
ReplyDeleteI had no idea of the drama behind the scenes, but i had seen the constant comments about the being bad at handling drama that were being made. I should have paid closer attention to my gut instinct it hasnt le,t me down before. I hope you are able to put this behind you now and recover your health. Do you have to leave up the videos you made if she profited from them?
ReplyDeleteI will leave all the Mixed Media Boot Camp videos up until 30 Nov 2012 - for the benefit of all those who purchased the workshop in good faith. They will be deleted from my Vimeo account thereafter. Should Effy decide to continue with Wild Precious for any extended period, she will add her own content; mine will no longer be available.
ReplyDeleteAnd now the healing begins :D Well done for keeping this civil, I don't know that I could have. Just goes to prove you ARE strong in yourself even if your body is feeling weak. This new spark in your energy can only bring good things :D Blessed Be :D XXX
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent clarification of the facts behind what happened, and a great unpacking of your own feelings as a result if the shenanigans, too. I feel confident that "getting it all out there" will be a contributing factor in helping you to recover from your latest flare-up.
ReplyDeleteIn the future I promise I will not be so guarded when I am telling you about my misgivings in circumstances like this. I think I did PM you on Facebook or something, suggesting there was never any smoke without fire and that there must have been SOMETHING dodgy about Effy for all this furore to have kicked off in the first place. God forbid anything so shitty should happen again, but if it does, then I will say my piece more stridently.
Maisy - you are amazing and never forget it. I think getting this all out there is going to be very healing for you. You inspire me every day. Much love to you xo
ReplyDeletehi i feel like i should say something supportive because i saw this post, and then i thought i shouldn't say anything because maybe another fire will erupt and that is just exhausting, and i also thought maybe you didn't want me to say anything supportive so i didn't say anything :)
ReplyDeleteand i was going to message you and say something supportive, but i decided that would maybe seem like i was too bashful to comment because i am friendly with people who you've had trouble with in the past, and i didn't want you to think that was stopping me from commenting,
THEN i realised i was way over thinking the whole thing, and just wanted to let you know how neurotic i am and how much i like you.
much love,
neurotic amy.
Thank you to everyone for all your support!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you to Amy who made me laugh out loud!
xx
Sending you healing energy and light, best wishes for a better start to your new year, and a hug. :)
ReplyDeleteCia
such lovely comments :) and Im here just adding to them!
ReplyDeletelook after YOU
I am SO sorry you got hurt. I was REALLY hoping that wouldn't happen. I was REALLY hoping that Effy Wild was capable of being the friend and business partner you needed. I am mainly sorry for the fracture that my fallout with Effy Wild caused in our budding friendship. I have always and will continue to think highly of you and your incredible talent. I hope that this can be the beginning of your best year ever.
ReplyDeleteJeannette...I'm very sorry your friendship and trust were so wrongly taken for granted. I'm a strong believer that eliminating toxic people from our world allows for us to continue to grow and flourish! Sending you lots of love and healing energy!
ReplyDeleteI've got your back hon xxx
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteI have found the resent rounds of accusations, name calling and general nastyness very hard to deal with and knowing who to trust almost impossible. It is nice to read your side of what has happened with wp and also as the person most effected by all this you seem to be keeping most level headed and not seeing the need for verbal abuse of others involved which is lovely to see.
As a fibro sufferer I know there is nothing worse than stress for a flare and I hope your health improves quickly and you can get back to making art.
I hope that 2012 develops into a good year for you.
emily xx
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ReplyDeleteGrr, I am not having a fun time trying to post to you via my iPad :P since this is the third time I've tried to write this I'm going to keep it short and sweet:
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for getting the gusto to share what you went through with Effy and WPS. I've recently been pulling away from the BOD and the FB group (though so many of the women there are wonderful sweet souls!) because I've just found myself uncomfortable with the cloud of drama that seems to emanate from Effy. I'm so sorry you have been hurt and I do sincerely hope you find relief from your symptoms soon, a serious break from all the stress and drama that keeps you from being the creative butterfly you are, and perhaps a different and more spectacular artistic path for the future. Wishing you the best!
Thanks for sharing your side of the story!
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
I had no idea really what was happening. I knew you and Effy had received some negative comments, but only knew about it after the events. But I had no idea and had not seen any of the comments posted anywhere.
ReplyDeleteBut I do feel bad for not being there more. I could have been but wasn't. And ignorance is never really an excuse. You have always been supportive and a great freind to me. So I am sorry that I wasn't there more for you.
Well done for getting this off your chest. You have always put others first, and now you must put yourself first.
Awww sweet friend. As someone who missed the whole fiasco last year this is all very eye opening. I'm so sorry honey.. but you know I believe you to be better off.
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful
Hi Jan,
ReplyDeleteJax told me about this blog. Finally, I had the time to read it.
Child, you certainly received a king kick in the guts there. Sounds like an over inflated opinion of themselves and a giant dose of professional jealousy. That says a lot about them and about your talents.
Happy St Pat's day over there.
Love
Marcia (in Florida with Jax)