A Little Reminder
Harassment, cyberbullying & attention seeking individuals

Know Thyself, Heal Thyself is a peaceful, positive, friendly publication. In over 2 years as an editor, I only had to block 2 people. In both cases I wanted to make sure these people truly deserved to be removed as contributors. I needed tangible proof that their behavior online wasn’t acceptable. Why? Because I would never cease collaborating with someone simply because they make me feel uncomfortable. If they negatively impact the community, however, actions need to be taken.
There are all kinds of ways to engage with articles, which include asking questions for clarity or taking the essence of what is being offered. There’s also the option of not engaging at all because what was shared doesn’t apply/align with one’s experience. What is unacceptable is harassment, disrespect & cyberbulling.
I’ve noticed that when confronted, some people start acting entitled. A quick reality check: This is an online writing platform, not HR. Keep your titles and qualifications for yourself. Personally, I truly do not care about such labels. I edit and publish content that is relevant for what this pub stands for.
We all have a unique perpective that can’t possibly resonate with everyone. That’s a great opportunity to get creative about the ways we move through the unknown. Some people, instead of becoming curious, become downright rude. They offer unsolicited advice or even revert to insults.
Before writing this piece, I saw a post I didn’t agree with. I didn’t get offended, I didn’t comment and didn’t feel the need to change their mind. I kept scrolling and went on with my day. I minded my own business. Thousands of other people have done the same. It’s a peaceful life, really.
Unfortunately, not everyone thinks this way. Ultimately, it all comes down to how we choose to deal with these situations. We have the option to ignore, remove, block or even take a break if needed and come back to it later. Why? All this nonsense can be draining. As editors, we often get the “pleasure” of dealing with a lot of such people. I am grateful my past job taught me not to take things to heart, otherwise I would’ve closed KTHT down a long time ago.
Watch out for cyber bullies, harassment & those who only seek attention. Don’t bother engaging too much, as for them being right is more important than acknowledging what you’re saying, even if your points are valid.
Your peace of mind is worth more than anything else. Stay grounded and respect your boundaries. ♡
