I have joined a writing group in my local area but so far hadn't been able to get to any of the meet ups.. Thursday 18th, was one of their read your work nights, I went along to read a short story I had written and meet people and get some feedback and hear what other folk are writing. I had been communicating with the group secretary thus far and let him know I was going.
To say I was shitting myself seems inadequate to the task of describing my nerves. I knew not a soul in the place and not a sinner introduced themselves although I was bouncing around smiling and "hiiiiiiiiii" to anything that moved. couldn't get a break. Did my bit and with the programme I had received, introduced the next person which seemed to be what was done. Went back to my seat, woman in front turns around in loud whisper
"You said the wrong person, it should have been so and soo" whilst shoving her paper under my nose.
I whispered "Sorry".
I went out for a fortifiying fag, Secretary who I had talked to rushed straight past, doing the "I A CAN'T SEE YOU" straight ahead stare.
Left early as babysitter meter ran out about 10 and frankly couldn't face being left standing like a cunt in the corner anymore.
Emailed everyone I could the nxt day to thank them for listening and so on.
Only one replied to give me details of next meeting.
No thank you, no kiss my arse, didn't even acknowledge my coming to the previous one.
Right now I feel about the size of a gnats bollox.
I don't want to feel that they are unfriendly shits, I would much rather think it was all my fault....or something.
Needy Nora of Notty Ash
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AIBU in feeling the email I received in response to a thank you for having me note was dismissive?
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