Chapter 1

Heather’s Letters Blog Entry

Published: August 5th

If you’re here looking for an apology, you won’t find it. All I did was write the truth, so why should I apologize? Is it my fault that everyone wants to be ostriches with their heads in the sand?

I’m not apologizing.

I’m not sure what to expect for the first day of school. I never anticipated such a reaction from the community. I never anticipated all the anger. It’s just… my father always told me to follow my heart, and that’s what I did.

So why should I apologize?

It’s been just two days since the post and already 457 comments, mostly negative. Talk about going viral… I think I’ll keep this blog offline for a while. At least until the fallout clears.

In any case, the deed is done. The pen sure is mighty (the keyboard, that is).

Signing off,

Heather