Comments on: I Didn’t Know Any Better, by Amanda Barnes https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/ ...what you wish you could say but know you never will... Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:45:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.24 By: Jasen https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2341 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 07:45:03 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2341 You’re a sick fuck. ]]> By: Rissa Watkins https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2199 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:31:58 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2199 Wow, Gwen you are a freakin’ moron. You didn’t read past the first paragraph- then shut the hell up. You don’t get to comment when you don’t even know what happened.

Maybe the writer did give it away. Maybe the writer abandoned it. Maybe the writer cut off her left arm and fed it to the cat and it got sick. You have no flipping clue because you didn’t read it.

So didn’t earn the right to comment.

And you want to talk about dumb people- try doing some research before spouting idiotic numbers. Hundreds of thousands of dollars? A big publishing house and a celeb book or a rare J.K Rowley success maybe but definitely not the norm.

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By: Gwen https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2193 Fri, 04 May 2012 07:37:02 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2193 Ya know, I didnt even read past the first paragraph . Certain things stick in my mind and I cannot get them out .

Something told me NOT to read any farther . I saw foodstamps and immediately thought , she dumped the cat off at the SPCA because she was on foodstamps . Well I’ll tell you wench , just because you are on foodstamps does NOT mean you cannot AFFORD cat food . How much is a can of cat food a day ? 50 cents ? A jug of litter is 8 lousy bucks a week . And a box of dry food is 2.00 . Put down the cigarettes and eat less doritos and you would have been able to afford that cat . I have 7 and I have ALWAYS been able to feed them because I am of NORMAL intelligence . I hope you rot in hell because something tells me you did WAY worse than just leaving that cat at the pound . You have internet now so I guess you managed to pull yourself out of that slump.

And as for anyone that decides to write a book to me , do not worry , I will NEVER be back to this site. Are you kidding me ? They pay you 25 bucks a submission , then compile the letters , sell the book and then make HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS ? How dumb are you people ? Wait , I already established that .

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By: Miriam Pia https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2127 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 14:06:15 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2127 When I was a child I was taught “Pets require responsibility”. I guess you “should have” taken your furry friend to the pound rather than just abandoning the animal. I have had pets and am aware that there is legitimate fear surrounding being able to afford to take good care of one. It sounds like you were a good friend to it until the abandonment. I don’t know why you reacted that way. I guess you’re not a Catholic; if you were a good Catholic you would have confessed this years ago and been forgiven. Remember, forgiveness doesn’t mean ‘its ok that you did’, forgiveness means – Neither I nor you nor God needs to ruin the rest of your life as a chronic punishment for your sin. Maybe donate to charity or something as well as being a good pet owner now, as penance. ]]> By: Deborah D https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2123 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:28:57 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2123 I had a hard time with this but I can honestly say I’m glad that, despite it being the wrong choice, you are honest enough to admit to what you did and feel remorse. There are so many out there who would do something like that for fun – not out of desperation. Sending lots of positive, healing energy your way. I hope you do see your furry friend on the rainbow bridge someday. ]]> By: Ray Mickol https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2122 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:37:19 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2122 Wow!! That tore me up. ]]> By: Kim Hagen https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2119 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:40:55 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2119 Really sweet, poignant, and well-written. Often people adopt bunnies, kittens, and puppies, not thinking of the total cost of an animal. Like my husband says, there’s no such thing as a free kitty. Just our routine vet bills average about $100 annually and there’s always food and other expenses. You learned a lesson and I believe your story might make another person think twice before picking up a stray. Sometimes there are alternatives, where vets will accept payments or an Animal Aid Society or Shelter might help offset the costs. It’s really sad how many animals die, but I think you are mature enough to adopt a little kitten into your family. I hope you will have another letter to write with a happy story of being a pet owner who’s ready for the responsibility. I think you are, anyhow! ]]> By: Debbie D https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2118 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:30:27 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2118 Animals are always quicker to forgive than most people. I’m sure the little kitty would be happy to see her life meant enough for you to remeber her but would want you to release the guilt and pain and love and care for your new kitty. ]]> By: J Eric Murphy https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2117 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:25:11 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2117 When I was in my 20’s I had a couple of dogs and they had become the light of my life. Everything had fallen apart for me and they were there with me when I had to go back home. A few years later when my grandpa was killed in an accident I was forced to give them up. My male died a month after he was sent to his new home and it broke my heart. So I understand your loss. Today I have two cats that I have rescued they have been good friends of mine. I hope that you can forgive yourself and find another furry friend. ]]> By: Derek Odom https://ourunsentletters.com/i-didnt-know-any-better-by-amanda-barnes/#comment-2116 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:18:48 +0000 https://ourunsentletters.com/?p=717#comment-2116 Aww, this one hurt a little. ]]>