tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post1658108679335990964..comments2023-07-12T08:21:33.581-07:00Comments on Angry Robot Roller Derby: Looking Under the Blanket.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06499551842624942931noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-65996424460113435212013-05-27T16:27:41.084-07:002013-05-27T16:27:41.084-07:00Well written! I too have made that derby exit afte...Well written! I too have made that derby exit after many months of contemplating the idea of not playing derby. Part of me feels empty...part of me feels free. Derby drama, micro-managing and bullying top the reasons for me leaving my league. I know over time I will think less about derby...and more about what new adventure is ahead of me. Thanks for posting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-36384169206620868482012-06-27T11:44:54.552-07:002012-06-27T11:44:54.552-07:00I couldn't have said it better myself. I'...I couldn't have said it better myself. I've been searching for skaters like me and I really thought I might stand alone. <br /><br />~bfriendly.tumblr.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-53136732643686699092012-03-21T16:53:11.122-07:002012-03-21T16:53:11.122-07:00I am the proud mother of this amazing young woman ...I am the proud mother of this amazing young woman and I couldn't love her more. She inspires me every day with her strength, the power of her mind and the size of her heart.<br />I'll sit with you forever Jessie<br />Dreads momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-73256545907144394572012-03-17T06:39:53.835-07:002012-03-17T06:39:53.835-07:00Oh Dread,
I adore you more than I Can express. You...Oh Dread,<br />I adore you more than I Can express. You give me hope for my retirement days. I know there is "Life beyond Derby"... I still think you're the greatest, and I still look up to you.<br /><br />And, I'll sit with you. Just name the date!<br /><3<br />-IrateIrate Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07705241330445563006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-72210188978978207102012-03-16T19:53:33.966-07:002012-03-16T19:53:33.966-07:00From the first time I had seen you skate, I had th...From the first time I had seen you skate, I had this feeling in my chest that I was overwhelmed by, I had seen before my eyes a skater that used her physical strength to knock opponents on their bums with her powerful booty, ready to wrangle the troops to battle a positive force of and on the track, an exception personal always ready to lend an ear and advice, one of the nicest and most genuine ladies I have had the pleasure to get to know "yes, this is the skater I am meant to be like the skater it would be an honor to be like. I have a handful of skaters that I look up to and admire and you are one of them...I support your decisions and would love to see you come to a trt practice on sunday mornings.I could even pick you up.<br />Pugs n' kisses<br />Ophelia Bonesbreakone size does not fit allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657306788780092949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-13683872584513022592012-03-16T18:23:49.107-07:002012-03-16T18:23:49.107-07:00Dread, you're right that this is a big, big pr...Dread, you're right that this is a big, big problem for roller derby, made all the harder by the fact that no one really wants to think about it until they find themselves leaving. But there is life beyond roller derby, and I wish you all the best in your future adventures (which I have no doubt will be many and awesome).<br /><br />You have always been a voice of reason and sanity and compassion. Your support has made the difference for any number of other skaters (including my wife). The Derby Dames are screwed.<br /><br />Best,<br />Mr. MayhemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-61422558318167835002012-03-16T16:05:10.135-07:002012-03-16T16:05:10.135-07:00Dread,
You were the first skater who ever gave me...Dread,<br /><br />You were the first skater who ever gave me the time of day, and have always epitomized the sort of derby person I want to be when I grow up. Your presence was an innoculation against the politics and bullshit and drama, and you will be sorely missed.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing, and good luck in your process-<br /><br />-alphabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-35219750759454325112012-03-16T14:47:39.676-07:002012-03-16T14:47:39.676-07:00Dread,
You very eloquently articulated what has b...Dread,<br /><br />You very eloquently articulated what has been on the tip of my tongue (and tear ducts) for months. Though my reasons for leaving are slightly different, there are undertones of injury and broken relationship that bear resemblance. I've been simultaneously wildly obsessed with, and yet frightened of truly "looking under the blankets." I've actually been thinking of you throughout this pain, so your note earlier was fortuitous. I'm looking forward to being wounded healers together. Lovingly, HeartyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-12049965572113055012012-03-16T13:46:49.751-07:002012-03-16T13:46:49.751-07:00i'm crying at work.
i love you, bud.
hci'm crying at work. <br /><br />i love you, bud. <br /><br />hcemchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041251709692281501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2046450761940201708.post-78061356815040701872012-03-16T13:04:34.519-07:002012-03-16T13:04:34.519-07:00Derby is a weird beast. Its easy to obsess about, ...Derby is a weird beast. Its easy to obsess about, and put every fiber of your being into it. Some people use this as therapy, some people just like skating, some people just like hitting people.<br /><br />I don't know if more established sports have the same kind of drama that infiltrates derby, or if thats just the type of personality it attracts.<br /><br />I think I was similar to you Dread, I mostly just wanted an excuse to skate, but never was as much into the sport of it as much as I just liked skating. Now that I've been out of derby for quite a while what I miss isn't bouts or the intensity, or excitement if someone wins, its the people I met, and the skating.<br /><br />Either way, its good to look back upon that time with fondness but know why things changed.<br /><br />-Reffington<br /><br />(PS loved this post)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com