i hate rumors!!

Valdosta, Georgia
August 14, 2012 5:09pm CST
So a guy that lives down the street came to our house for my husband to help him fix his scooter. He said so, I know its not true but I heard from people that this is the crack house of the neighborhood. He said there is always so much traffic coming and going here so that is what one neighbor is telling everyone. I am so ticked right now! My husband helps tons of people with their weed eaters, scooters, go karts, I have family that visits and I babysit a lot so yes there are people coming and going but we do NOT do or sell ANY drugs in my house!! I cannot even believe that people would think that about us. We are Christians that love the Lord, we would never have that garbage around us or our children. I absolutely HATE rumors. I cannot wait to get out of here!
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Aug 12
I absolutely HATE rumors too. I am certainly sad to hear of this happening to you. I thought it would be because you folks are young. Hopefully as you get better known in the area the rumors will stop. So you are leaving? Well I hope you find a better place with less rummor starters.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Thanks celticeagle. I hate that this is being said about us. Maybe it's because we are young but it still upsets us because we do not party or anything crazy. We are quiet just raising our children. We are leaving as soon as we get the check. Thanks, I hope there are no rumors where we move to.
• United States
14 Aug 12
Unbelieveable some people just have nothing better to do. Stay strong and don't let your anger get the best of you. You know you did nothing wrong and God knows and thats all that matters.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Aug 12
Your exactly right. Some people have nothing better to do than talk about other people and lie about them. I am trying not to let it bother me but man this is just crazy! Your right God does know who we are and that we have not done those things...
• United States
16 Aug 12
I think it is time to leave. If the wrong person actually believes this sH1t , the cops will be at your door! When will you move? I hope real soon.
• United States
17 Aug 12
Ok. Hang in there!
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
15 Aug 12
Sounds like he should start a small engine repair business at home.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
15 Aug 12
Oddly I thought the opposite. The reason these rumors exist is because no one knows what he's doing. If he had a business running, I'd think they would figure out he's making money from a business. Better yet, have a small sign, "7th Ave Small-Engine Repair" and my bet is those rumors would be gone. See the problem right now is, you can't get the word out about what he's doing because you'd end up swamped with people wanting their stuff fixed for free. If he starts making this into a real business, the word will get out about what he's doing, dispelling the rumors, and he'll make some money. Seems like nothing but positives here. Of course he'll have to learn how to run a business, keep money for taxes, and keep money for potential hazards. You can help him with that I bet, as long as you work together. But I think that would fix your rumor problem.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Yeah he should BUT if things are already being said now...That might just give them more to say if more people are here all the time. Who knows.
• United States
14 Aug 12
Why in the world would that guy say that. He might have made it up himself. I hate runoff too. They can kill and destroy the spirit of a person. I try not to listen and I try not to repeat something that is none of my business.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Aug 12
He told us who said it, a guy that my husband helped just the other day. My husband changed his tire for him. This guy has nothing better to do than talk about others apparently. Ridiculous. I am trying not to let it bother me but man that is hard to do. Lol.
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
17 Aug 12
I never paid attention to rumours or bad comments about me or anything else. You will be a lot happier and will not be angry if you just do not pay attention to people talking. If you get angry and respond, you are only feeding the fire. Ignore them and they will stop. Live your life in your house with your family and be happy.
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Aug 12
I only get mad when the rumor can affect my children as well. I do not need the cops or social services here! If it was a silly rumor that would not affect my kids I would not care so much. Some people just get a kick out of hurting other people.
@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
15 Aug 12
This guy who lives down the street should tell people the truth. If you knew who it was that started the rumors you could possibly have a law suit, as you could say they damage your business in the neighborhood.
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Aug 12
Yeah we know it was him. The bad thing is my husband has helped him many times. My husband told him tonight that if he does not tell people otherwise he will have problems...
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
15 Aug 12
what awful people they should all mind their own businesses.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
They are awful people here. I am so ready to move out of this neighborhood. They should mind their business.
• Canada
15 Aug 12
*sighhhhh* Small things amuse small minds, huh? I'm really sorry that you and your family are the brunt of such stupid rumors. The neighborhood where I grew up was a quiet, pleasant one... but the lady next door to us was ridiculous. While her husband was at work, she literally sat or stood at her living room window, peeking through the curtains and watching anything and everything that was going on. She would start rumors about ANYTHING... people's kids, spouses, when service vehicles would be at someone's house "too often"... she even went around criticizing another neighbor for spending "too much time drinking coffee at everyone else's house instead of staying home and cleaning and cooking for her husband and family." Not sure how much of any of that SHE got done either, spending her days spying like she did You would walk past her house and always see the curtains move because she would hide and think no one saw her there. I know it's hard to ignore the rumors once you know they're happening. But, you know you're good people, so you have to keep that in your heart - and you all keep your heads held high when you're out and about your home! I would also make sure that the guy spreading the rumors gets a firm "NO" the next time he looks to your husband for help with something. If he asks why, TELL HIM. People like that need to get called out for their callous, thoughtless and often damaging behavior.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Yes small things do amuse small minds. That is correct. Lol. The worst thing is we have children to worry about. With a rumor like this going around anyone could call social services and mess with my kids. That is where I will FLIP if it happens! NOBODY messes with my children and gets away with it. That is my biggest problem with this kind of serious rumor. If it was something silly then I would just dismiss it but this could potentially cause problems with our children's lives! NOT COOL!! People like the guy and the lady your talking about really need to find better things to do with their time. Seriously. I absolutely HATE rumors but especially damaging ones like this. It worries me a lot that social services could end up here because of it. Not that I am worried they would be taken away because I know they won't be but I don't need or want the stress from it. The guy will surely ask for help again and my husband will not help him I am sure. It will be hard for him to say no because he loves to help but he will not help someone that is trying to hurt our family... Thanks so much for your response!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
15 Aug 12
Funny how things like that do fly..one tells someone and it passes on with embellishments.....hopefully you can get out of the neighborhood soon....just hang in there.
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Aug 12
Yeah it started spreading like wild fire. I cannot stand this place. Thank you, I so hope we can get out of here soon too!
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
15 Aug 12
Rumors are spread by vicious people with nothing better to do with their lives than gossip. So sorry that you and your family are going through this. I hope your hubby set the guy straight and let him know the real truth.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Yes they are vicious to be saying things about us like that. We do nothing but help people in this neighborhood! It just blows my mind. Thank you and I hope we can move soon. I am so ready to be out of this place!
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
15 Aug 12
Most rumors are just rumors! Nothing more! Unfortunely like in your case the rumor is disgusting! People do that because they have nothing better to do! Then there are people who just do it to get back at other people! Like A revenge thing! Those people need a life! I am sure they would not be happy if they heard a rumor that was nasty! I am not saying to get revenge. I am just saying,these people can dish it out but couldn't handle it if it happen to them!
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Aug 12
Yes it is just a rumor but since we have children it could get very bad. I do not want social services here, I cannot stand those people. The guy that said it is just a lonely old guy with nothing better to do with his life than make things up about other people. It bothers me so much because my husband has helped the guy several times! What nerve!!
@ally12 (1202)
• Philippines
16 Aug 12
Many people are really into feeding rumors and gossip. Well maybe thay just have much garbage they wanna hid so they speak nasty things about others to cover up theirs.
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Aug 12
Yes they are quick to feed into this crap. I cannot stand rumors like this going around about us. It is absolutely crazy. Your right though they are probably trying to cover up their own problems.
@nashria (31)
• Philippines
15 Aug 12
GOOD MORNING! If I were you don't be so affected with the rumors it will just ruin everything, just stick with the right thing don't think about what people say as long as your doing the right thing and not manipulating anyone then let it be and go with your daily living. DON'T stuck with what people saying do your own way without thinking about there judgemental attitude. Believe in yourself.GOOD LUCK
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Aug 12
I wouldn't be so affected if it was not for my children. That rumor could potentially cause social services to come here which is why it is a big deal. If it was some silly rumor I would not let it bother me but with my kids it's a huge deal! We are doing the right things in life though and God knows that.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
15 Aug 12
Yes it doesn't take much for a rumor to start, some people thrive off of rumors and they love spreading them. I don't blame you for being excited to get out of there, I wouldn't want to be surrounded by people who see me as being the complete opposite than what I actually am either! I know it's easier said than done, but try not to let it bug you.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Some people have nothing better to do than run their mouths and it absolutely bugs me bad. I am trying not to let it get to me but your right that is easier said than done...
@zoey7879 (3092)
• Quincy, Illinois
15 Aug 12
I feel the same way about where I live.. Many people here are rumor mongers. I've lived here about half of my life and I am still very reclusive to hide away from that sort of garbage. Sadly in my case, however, because of some legal issues.. I can say that for me and my children, it's only going to get worse. Best of luck!
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
I am so ready to get out of here. It is driving me crazy! I hate rumors and drama. This neighborhood is full of both of those things. I am worried about this rumor because we have children. I don't need a stupid rumor making people think bad things about us as parents, I don't need social services called on us either.
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
15 Aug 12
That is just crazy and I hate rumors and people who gossip. I can't believe even that guy just went straight up to you and tell you something like that to your face. That is just crazy that he would even be so brave that even mention that. Some people really.
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
15 Aug 12
Some people are just jealous because they don't have what we have. They are so desperate that they couldn't be like us, so they try to ruin us by making false stories. All because of jealousy! I hate rumours too.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
That is what I think it is too, jealousy. The guy that started the rumor is a single older guy who probably has nothing better to do with his life than talk about other people. The reason it makes me the most angry is because we have children. Rumors like this scare me with social services. That is not what I need to be dealing with right now. Not at all...
@Juliyan23 (600)
• Indonesia
15 Aug 12
Neither do I People just talk what they want to talk , there's no rule how we should talk about something that haven't proven to be. It hurts so much, and people know that. But unfortunately, that is exactly a thing that usually happened . If I don't do that too I won't be a part of their socializing. And I choose to be not like them. Aren't I anti-social? Nah, it would be the next rumor q(-_-')p I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you. In moslem, a rumor is a big sin. We are asked to be sillent if we don't have something good to be said. My dad ever tought me a way to face the rumors was pretending that there's no something wrong and just go on as no one could stop you to be happy. But I admit it is so hard to do. Even I couldn't do what exactly my dad said today. I do hope the best for your. I believe in karma, they would be thought by the God how to treat people , how to not hurt them .
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
Yeah people just have nothing better to do with their lives than talk about us. Absolutely ridiculous. That is true, because we don't associate with most of these people so they could be mad about it, who knows. I agree that if we have nothing nice to say we should not say anything at all. Yes it is a hard thing to do. Thank you. =)
• Kenya
15 Aug 12
A wise person once told me that as long as you are alive and living your life well, so many critics will arise.Don't worry your life must be the envy of a person who think that they can enter into your life by annoying you.Live well and be happy and don't even waste your time trying to justify yourself to anyone and when they see you around happy and fulfilled then that is what will actually kill them inside.
• Valdosta, Georgia
15 Aug 12
That is a great saying, I will cherish it and remember it. Thanks. Apparently someone is jealous but I have no idea why. Maybe because we are young with a family and close to the Lord. That is all I can think of since the guy that started the rumor is a single, lonely older guy with no one in his life... Your right that will get to them more than letting it bother me. Thanks so much for your response!