A Bitter Parent...

[Sandbox Sally]

I posted lengthily in the past about my horrible family that I finally terminated, and how happy we've all been since they've been gone.

The mom ended up starting a smear campaign against my daycare, and successfully mass distributed an email telling lies about me and my services. It was awful and I was very distressed and embarrassed.

In the end, I received dozens of emails and Facebook messages, most from complete strangers, supporting me and assuring me that she comes across as bitter and kinda crazy, and I actually have TWO interviews for my last spot because of her publicity.

HA! Nice try, bitter mom. :rolleyes:

That is all...

[Artsand crafts]

That is awful... I'm sorry you have to go through this. But as people have showed you with their support loose nuts give themselves up easily...

[apples and bananas]

Awesome! All publicity is good publicity right? Great job handling yourself with dignity and respect.

[gramma]

I think you need to send a thank you note. Its the polite thing to do.:laugh:

[Sandbox Sally]

Haha!! Thanks ladies. How funny would it be if I sent her a thank you note? That's a fabulous idea. I won't do it, but man...would I love to.

I drew up this huge document refuting all the lies she told about me in her document, but decided against posting anything anywhere. Damage was already done, and really, she's not worth my time.

[Momof4]

Sooo glad this story has a happy ending because that dcparent sounds nuts and could have done you a lot of damage if not for the great people who saw through her. You could sue her for pete sake!

[jammiesandtea]

Wow, what a witch! Kudos to you for handling yourself with class in the face of such untrue slanderous nonsense like that. I'm also glad the story has a happy ending, and that even strangers could see through her bitterness and lies. I think this Mom's energies would be much better spent working on the issues of her violent kid! Denial and transferring blame where it does not belong isn't gonna get her very far.

[sunnydays]

Wow, now that is karma for ya...LOL. Her bitter attempt to destroy you backfired completely on her...now who's feeling like an idiot? Glad you kept your cool and professionalism and that things are working out well for you :)

[cfred]

Haha!! Thanks ladies. How funny would it be if I sent her a thank you note? That's a fabulous idea. I won't do it, but man...would I love to.
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OMG, I would totally send a very polite thank you note! Worth your time or not worth your time, you know it would eat her alive knowing her smear campaign actually helped you get clients and made her look nuts in the process. Fortunately, Crow and Humble Pie go very well together....she's got a lot of both to eat ;)

Glad it worked out in your favour!

[Skysue]

Keep your head held high and don't stoop to her level, you are way too classy for that! Good to hear her true colours showed.

[Other Mummy]

What a nightmare. Sorry you had to endure this. Karma. Sweet and simple. sounds like you came out on top. Put that toxic person behind you and keep doing the amazing job you do :)

[mimi]

And who did she hurt in the end..........herself :) Her credibility is shot.

[Sandbox Sally]

I could have sued her for sure. I have written proof in the form of emails and text messages that she is a liar. She's SO lucky I have decided that she's not worth it, because from what I have heard from a lawyer friend, she could owe me thousands of dollars because what she's done is "libel", and very much against the law.

I have to be honest and say that it was REALLY difficult for me to refrain from emailing or calling her to tell her all of that. A big part of me wants her to sweat, thinking that her horrendous actions actually have negative consequences for her. She also has another court case pending where she is trying to sue for damages from a crash, and her credibility is being called into question. It would look SO bad for her if I took her to court for libel. It would virtually destroy her other case. I won't do this, but do you know how hard it is to keep from telling her how lucky she is?

I am still pretty upset, as you can see. :s

[dodge__driver11]

I know you dont think its worth it but I would...sue her that is...

[Momof4]

I have a friend who works for a lawyer and if I were in your shoes I would be asking my friend to write a letter for me on the lawyer's letterhead warning the woman about slander and libel, just to scare the bejeebus out of her and hopefully smarten her up. Do you have a connection at a law office?

[dodge__driver11]

Yes I never thought of that mom of 4!!!

Awesome Idea

[Skysue]

I think a letter of such nature only costs about 100.00 I would part with that amount if it were me!

[Artsand crafts]

That is a great idea Momof4. I would do that if I ever find myself in that situation... It is very unfair when parents do that. They can destroy reputations and businesses, and our source of income, of course. People should be more responsible and learn to watch what they say or do... others could have irreparable damages just because someone thinks that is very easy to tell lies and get away with it.

[Judy Trickett]

I have a friend who works for a lawyer and if I were in your shoes I would be asking my friend to write a letter for me on the lawyer's letterhead warning the woman about slander and libel, just to scare the bejeebus out of her and hopefully smarten her up. Do you have a connection at a law office?

Yep, I agree. I had a similar situation recently and I am currently in the process of suing a dcparent. Parents do not get to go out in the world and say untrue things about our daycares and get away with it.

[Sandbox Sally]

She was angry about my not returning her deposit, so she posted in a public forum that I didn't take the kids outside all winter (I have an email from her in January where she thanks me for taking the kids outside so much), that I didn't warn her about her son's behaviour (I have dozens of texts that prove otherwise), that I refused her receipts (I issue them yearly and she has hers), and that I was overwhelmed with too many kids, claiming that I had four children under 18 months (complete lie). It was embarassing as heck. My current clients saw it, too, and they knew right away that she was full of it.

She clearly could have cost me my business. I live in a small town.