They thought I’d stay quiet.
That after the rumours, the headlines, the social media posts, I’d just let it go. That I’d accept their version of who I am and retreat from public view. But silence isn’t an option when your story is rewritten by others — especially when it’s done without truth, without care, and without your consent.
I created this blog because I needed a space where the facts couldn’t be distorted. Where I could tell my story as it actually is — not edited for clicks, not chopped up into half-truths, and not filtered through someone else’s agenda. Just reality, raw and unfiltered.
It started with a post. An image. A lie. Something that should have been private — protected, even — was pushed into the spotlight and used against me. It wasn’t just embarrassing. It was invasive. And the effects weren’t just emotional — they were practical, ongoing, and deeply damaging. Because once something is out there on the internet, it doesn’t just disappear. It lingers. It spreads. It multiplies.
But here’s what most people don’t understand: you can fight back. You can reclaim space. You can hold people accountable when they cross the line — even online.
That’s what I’m doing.
Every legal complaint, every court filing, every letter submitted — it’s not just about defending my name. It’s about drawing a line. It’s about refusing to let others define me through distortion or malice. I’ve turned to the appropriate bodies. I’ve submitted official takedown requests. I’ve provided evidence, screenshots, and timelines. I’ve filed applications to find out who’s behind the harm, and I won’t stop until it’s addressed.
Some people say, “Just ignore it.” But they’ve never been on the receiving end of a smear campaign. They’ve never seen their own name attached to something they didn’t say, didn’t do, or didn’t agree to. They’ve never experienced what it’s like to have your digital identity twisted — then indexed by search engines and served up to the world.
I have. And I’m telling you now: you don’t have to accept it.
This blog is my stand. It’s a public record of my truth. It’s a reminder that while the internet can be cruel, it can also be reclaimed. And I’m doing exactly that — methodically, legally, and with full transparency.
I’m not just speaking for myself. I know there are others who’ve been misrepresented, humiliated, or targeted. You deserve better. We all do.
So no, I won’t be silent.
Not when misinformation threatens to define me.
Not when platforms won’t act.
Not when people think they can say what they like and face no consequence.
This is my space. My words. My truth.
And I’m only just getting started.
Truth & Advocacy By Calvin-Lee Hardie - Inverness 