The Truth. . . Revealed in a new light.

Published on July 4, 2004 By Ashlee Ryder In Blogging

Let me get a few things off my chest. I am not who I say I am. I am Ashlee, but not the Ashlee I have said I am. I am 15. . . not 24. I don't have a boyfriend and I have no want for one. I just like to write. I feel terrible because of how I deceived all of you. I probably won't write at all now. I don't want to upset anyone by continuing to write. If you would like me to keep writing, I will. I am sorry though. I just felt the need to get it out that I am 15. thanks.

Comments (Page 1)

CS Guy

on Jul 04, 2004

I don't think anyone cares how old you are. Adopting personas online is nothing new (heh, just look at Sir Peter). There are people of all age groups here (well, of reasonable age groups... no toddlers that I know of), and I think all of their input is informative and useful.

I'm 34. My best friend is 21 (but he's really mature for his age, and I'm really immature). I have friends ranging from that, 21, to mid 40's. I value all of them. Exposure to people of different generations is an extremely valuable experience.

I have a hard time remembering what it was like to be 15. Your writing can help me keep that perspective in mind, so that when I am forming opinions I do not neglect you and yours. At the same time, I hope, you can learn from the wealth of experience (and intellect) represented on JoeUser.

Gideon MacLeish

on Jul 04, 2004

ashlee,

Don't worry about it. Most of us had it pretty much figured out anyway. Keep writing. It is always refreshing to have new insight and ideas, and this may help you hone your skills for later.

Don't worry about the judgement of others, just do what you do.

God Bless,

Gideon MacLeish

Poetmom99

on Jul 04, 2004

I think it's good that you've finally come clean about this, Ashlee...it can be a dangerous thing to pretend to be someone you aren't. I do think you have a great writing talent....and I'd like to hear more from you....but only if it's about the REAL you---or if you're writing fiction, you let us KNOW that it's fiction. Hang in there....you've shown great courage in being honest here!!!

Ashlee Ryder

on Jul 04, 2004

Thanks for understanding.

I do think you have a great writing talent....and I'd like to hear more from you....but only if it's about the REAL you---or if you're writing fiction, you let us KNOW that it's fiction. Hang in there....you've shown great courage in being honest here!!!

I have no idea why I felt the need to come clean. I cried myself to sleep, because it hit me that you all didn't know me as me. . .

Ashlee Ryder

on Jul 04, 2004

. . . So i'll explain myself. . .

My name is Ashlee, (you already knew that)
I'm 15. I am in 10th grade, but I'm doing 11th grade work. My life sucks right now, my parents are going through a rough time, and at the moment i'm alone. Its just me, my cd player and also my computer. I'm being pushed down because I write. People don't read my writing because i'm 15. People around here don't look at my opinion because i'm 15. They look at me as being a child, without a point of view. I can think but not speak basically. . . anyways, I still feel like I'm an awful person because of all this. I should have come out in the beginning and been honest the whole time.

BTW

Most of us had it pretty much figured out anyway

How?!?

Ashlee

CS Guy

on Jul 04, 2004

I can think but not speak basically. . . anyways, I still feel like I'm an awful person because of all this. I should have come out in the beginning and been honest the whole time.

You can speak here. And don't worry about this. You are not an awful person! the very fact that you felt the need to reveal the truth prooves that. Heh, if the worst thing I ever did was lie about my age, well... I'm not sure what would happen... but the point is a lot of us have done a lot worse.

Ashlee Ryder

on Jul 04, 2004

Heh, if the worst thing I ever did was lie about my age, well... I'm not sure what would happen... but the point is a lot of us have done a lot worse.

Well, to be honest, lying about my age is not the worst thing I've done. I'd rather not get into the details over the internet. But let's just say, I'm no goodie-two-shoes. I'm 15 and I've already flushed my life down the toilet. Anyways, thanks for making me feel better.

Ashlee

David St Hubbins

on Jul 05, 2004

Heh, if the worst thing I ever did was lie about my age, well... I'm not sure what would happen... but the point is a lot of us have done a lot worse.

Admitting you fibbed shows character that most adults lack. You have a long way to go before you break the JoeU Lying Record (Lightweight Division) currently held by BakerStreet (5 lies in 30 words!), so don't sweat it.

dharmagrl

on Jul 05, 2004

Hey Ashlee...it's cool. At least you can admit you had a persona.

So, welcome, Ashlee-The-Redeemed!

Phoenixboi

on Jul 05, 2004

Honesty is a big thing.

Admitting that you havent been is a bigger thing.

Good on you and keep writing cause it helps. On JU there are many beautiful people who may be able to help you with whatever your going through and Im sure they will come out and let you know!

Take strength in your writing.. and remember to be honest to your heart.

Muggaz

on Jul 05, 2004

I am a 64 year old toothless hag who lives on gum drop lane with a gingerbread man for a servent

No one cars Ashlee... As Pheonixboi said, admiting this was a huge step... you didn't ened to, and your conscience worked it all out for yourself! As Sir Peter would say... jolly good show old chap

BAM!!!

Muggaz

on Jul 05, 2004

I am a 64 year old toothless hag who lives on gum drop lane with a gingerbread man for a servent

No one cares Ashlee... As Pheonixboi said, admiting this was a huge step... you didn't ened to, and your conscience worked it all out for yourself! As Sir Peter would say... jolly good show old chap

BAM!!!

Muggaz

on Jul 05, 2004

Whoops... my true identity as the inexperienced ratarded double poster has been exposed!!!

hehe... sorry

BAM!!!

Ashlee Ryder

on Jul 05, 2004

Thanks, You all made me feel so much better.

austin0665

on Jul 12, 2004

omg yay, someone else who's 15!!!! yeewww...

i was beginning to womder if anyone my age would show up...

so... a slight bit about me... im 15 (hmm think i might have said that... OH WELL), live in australia, blah blah blah... if you wanna know anything more specific etc etc, just ask!

hmm dunno how you could ask... but there'd have to be a way, right??? anyways....

l8erz..
claire

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