This really is the opposite of I want nothing else to do with you, but ok.

I was minding my own business on Saturday night. I was semi undressed, sipping champagne and experiencing laughter and joy. I would experience other things also that night but that is another post.

In a moment while my companion was occupied I picked up my phone to clear notifications. Those little red alerts annoy me. I saw an email from an unknown sender. I opened it to see a familiar name, one I’d retired from my mouth. I’d wondered if my grace would be mistaken for something else and one of these days I am going to learn to stop asking those questions.

I first thought it was some type of spam. I’ve gotten a lot lately and this letter had multiple email addresses it was sent to, which is usually a tell. When I clicked on the recipients though all the addresses were my own. Not close to it but off a letter or number but legit my own. Sigh – ok.

The following was inside the email:

Rachel from Cape <rachel@capejustice.com>	Sun, Feb 26, 1:11 AM (2 days ago)
to me,

Dear Nicole, We are writing to inform you that Lord Voldermort has initiated a $10000 case against you.Please find a demand letter attached to this email.It is your right to consult with an attorney. If you already have legal representation, please let us know as soon as possible so we can communicate directly with them. If you do not reply within 14 days, this case may be filed in court.       Looking forward to your cooperation,

no wait…..there is more:

In the aftermath of May 7 I was accused of being unreasonable, I was called an extortionist. I was told that my desire to protect myself created an untenable situation. I was called out of my name. I was belittled and humiliated, I endured a physical assault. [ 22-06800] I lost money because I had court dates. I struggled financially because someone who agreed to pay a certain amount of money, decided they no longer needed to live up to their word.

Through it all I stood firm in the truth, some of it was shared here.

Some of it was shared elsewhere.

I knew something was up due to the increased traffic. I made the assumption that it was her, finally choosing to utilize the link she was sent and view what actually happened not the version she was given. It might still be, but another person has entered the conversation, you know the one they no longer wanted to be a part of, and while my seeking legal protection was not a direct of their behavior but my attempt to cling to and/or punish them – in their proclamations – this is…..?

I chose grace, I chose to let go of a claim that I had written proof of, when I wasn’t required.

I am still trying to extend that grace to person #2, and it’s been rejected. Again, someone who has no desire to talk to, interact with, ME has chosen a a course of action which keeps me in the room.

It’s almost as if it’s not about what is on the paper, but something else.

It’s almost as if I have to be taught a lesson for non compliance.

Almost like I have to be taught that my self preservation comes with a price, one that I might not be able to pay.

Right after it was publicly stated in open court that this would not happen traffic increased. Perhaps before, I will have to view the stats, and the IP addresses and get back to you with the specific data. We were all sworn in when that statement was made, what do they call lying under oath? I suppose if you are the type of person to call a potential witness and berate and bully them, a little theoretical perjury is not a leap.

I already have a handful of links, to cases. I have my education reminding me there are 27 Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America, and since the cases were not heard by the current sitting 9, editorializing is still protected. That sentence right back there? Editorial.

I’m waiting to hear back with the details from Rachel from Cape. They are likely to make me angry all over again. Anger, defense…I know them both well. I am also pretty skilled at them both.