The book "Who Killed Kelsey", has caused quite the stir already. Amazing how fast people turn their backs on others. I have a few things to say about Teri Sigman's posts on Topix.
This is a quote from a conversation going on before the book came out from Teri. "As I've said before.....everyone is entitled to their own opinion as far as Ashleys' reason's for leaving......I honestly don't care who thinks that...because i KNOW the reason....as I've stated before......there IS a side that people do NOT want told. Ashley, jay & I have chose to NOT add more drama and hate. that is not the type of people that we are." You'll see my reasoning for posting this by the end of the post.
Actually, I think I will just address this directly to Teri.
Teri, one of the first things I notice in your postings on Topix, both before and since the book has been released, is that you are mad about Jay, you and Ashley not being contacted for an interview for the book. Yet Ashley WAS contacted by one of these same reporters in the past to do an interview for the news on the case and they were told that Ashley had "moved on" and would NOT give interviews. So, why would they contact her again? Besides that, this book was written from the perspective of the Briggs family, and you nor your family are in the Briggs family anymore.
You have harshly judged the book without reading it for yourself. Maybe you should read it and read all the nice things that WERE said about your daughter. Lance was actually more candid about his own shortcomings than anyone else's.
Before I respond to anymore of your remarks, I do want to bring up another observation of mine. The beginning of all your anger seems to have started since the Kelsey Run, when you were told that the Kelsey Briggs Foundation was taking over the run. You WERE offered to continue doing the same thing with the Run, that you had been doing. The only difference in it was that the money raised would be going to the Kelsey Briggs Foundation instead of PCAO. You got mad and chose not to continue in the same capacity that you were operating in with the Run. I'm the one that deleted your comments from KP when you posted after coming home that day. Your anger and feelings were quite clear in those posts.
I'm not sure why you are making such accusations as you are, such as the Briggs are making this all about them and how they've done nothing for child abuse and it's "all about the money". You seem to forget that Lance didn't just sue for "money", but also for DHS reform, and what about the positive changes to Title 10 because of Kelsey and the Briggs?? What about the money raised for PCAO because of Kelsey and the Briggs? And what about the Kelsey Briggs Foundation?? The run is actually already grown, it is now a marathon. Money will be raised for a scholarship in Kelsey's name. I don't think it's been decided yet if it will go to an abused child or someone going into a field to help abused children. But yet the Briggs haven't done anything to help abused kids? Oh, and let's not forget Kelsey's Law that is on the books because of Kelsey and the Briggs
The last 4 years you defended Lance and the Briggs, if they were such horrible people as you are now making them out to be, why did you lie all those years? Fact is, you either lied under oath, in interviews to the media, and for the last 4 years defending them, or you are lying now, it is one or the other, so which is it? You told things one way then when you got mad over the run and upset over not being interviewed for the book and what was said about Ashley in the book, and now you change your story and they are all totally opposite.
You seemed to be concerned as is evident in several of your posts on Topix, about there being another "blog" where people are discussing this...if you are looking for "blogs" and websites that you can now continue your trashing the Briggs, there is FKM, TTAK, Jody's Blog, they also have several facebook pages, that you can join and chime in. You will surely receive plenty of attention and "atta girl" with them there. Of course you seem to not care now that "truthseeker" and her groupies outright accused Jay of sexually molesting Kelsey and now don't care about all the trashing they did of Ashley? Maybe you'd like to see an email that Gayla wrote about what she really thinks of you and your daughter? Imagine that one. I'll try to remember to look for it and post it. And it IS a screen shot of the email, so it can't be changed.
Defending your child is admirable and no one holds that against you and totally expects you to do so, that is what a good mother does. But that doesn't mean that I or others are not allowed an opinion on how we feel about what she did. Kathie has asked everyone for the last 4 years to not talk about you or Ashley. Kathie has always said "Teri is off limits, she is Kelsey's other grandma".
Your implications of "why" Ashley left Lance appear to be that he was mean and/or abused Ashley. If that is true, and all the other bad things you are actually saying, then what exactly are you saying? That you lied under oath when you testified different? That you lied in your interviews for the media? And if that IS what you are saying, then go ahead and post it...your "truth". Then I will post the truth from Ashley herself, in an email from Ashley from AFTER her and Lance were divorced where she was asked if Lance had been abusive and/or mean to her and she said she was answering that question for the LAST time, that he had NEVER been abusive towards her in any way!
If it has been all about Kelsey with you, I have a question for you. What happened this year that you didn't list Kelsey as your grandchild in the paper for Valentines Day, when you have done that EVERY year since it was confirmed that Kelsey was Lance's child? This year you left her out. Why? Of course this was once again after you got your feelings hurt and got mad over the run.
And I have NEVER said that Ashley wasn't good to Kelsey when she cared for her. She was excellent with her, when she wanted to be... but when she was done....she was done!
Another question...IF Lance was sooo bad to Ashley, why did she show up at the airport when he came back when Kesley died? She wasn't even invited, but she showed up. Why would she do that if she just had to get out of the marraige so fast that she couldn't even stay for Kelsey's sake long enough for Lance to come home? Just doesn't make a lot of sense.
One of your main complaints that you keep bringing up is how no one contacted you to interview you for the book. You have known for 3 1/2 years that book was coming...you knew who was writing it...if it was that important for you to have your say in the book, you knew who to contact, why didn't you? Maybe it's just easier to be the "victim" afterwards.
Again your words..."Ashley, jay & I have chose to NOT add more drama and hate. that is not the type of people that we are." To that all I have to say is after all the nasty, hateful things you have recently posted on Topix after getting your feelings hurt over the book is....In my opinion you have truely shown the "type of people that" you are. Was your "love for Kelsey" lost when you were talking trash on her daddy and her family on Topix? I wonder.
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ReplyDeleteI was glad Teri made this statement, it showed me that she did have a heart and was willing to admit that she / they didn't do all that she should have done and contrary to the popular lie, it also showed that there was no excuse for them not going to the hearing.
I don't think she was banned from the court room and neither was Ashley. I wonder if they were on a "witness list" that would prevent them from hearing the testimony in the court room during the hearings. Any witness would have to wait in the hall or on the grounds or whatever until their names are called to testify. I wonder if that is what she is talking about and at the time didn't understand the why's of it.
What struck me when she said that was how fast the board went down! I mean like ZAP and it was DOWN! Who wanted her to stick to the story they were saying? That is my question.
Posts from the ROH forum, I have many more posts like this one. I guess its ok now though. This isn't about spreading hate as some would have you to belive. It's about the TRUTH!!!!
Truthseeker
ReplyDeleteNope, they were in the courtroom. I don't know why Terri would lie about something like that.
Another from the "private" forum. Where that go to backstab and by two-faced. T.S. clearly calls Teri a liar.
I support everything that you have written here, friend. This whole thing makes me very sad for Kelsey. She loved her Mommy Ashley, Ninni Teri, and Papa Jay. I believe that they also loved her. I started off respecting Teri for coming to Ashley's defense. But, this is rapidly disintegrating into a lot of cheap shots. Teri seems to forget that she and Ashley were not the only people who loved Kelsey. Kathie loved her. Royce loved her; as did Shirica and Jeanna. Kelsey was Lance's entire life. He was a good father who never harmed his child; which is a lot more than I can say for Raye Dawn and the Smith family. I will no longer be reading or posting on Topix. It hurts too much, and accomplishes nothing. They are doing nothing for Kelsey, there. And if you read my blog entry from yesterday; you'll see that my emotions are tied up for the time being. There are other, better ways to fight for Kelsey. Honorable ways. Every time I read something on Topix, including posts made by Teri Sigman, I feel the need for a shower.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you posting RJ. :)
ReplyDeleteMary I commend your strength friend.
I agree that the Sigman's loved Kelsey, and Kelsey loved them. What I don't agree with is Teri turning her back on Kelsey which IMO is what she appears to be doing. It is more than sad.
Mary, Topix is just a hate place for Raye's supporters to manipulate and deceive people.
Let's let "them" have their "short-lived" glory.
The Truth will prevail for Kelsey.
Excellent post Starla.
Teri isn't turning her back on Kelsey. She's turning her back on Kathie and the lies that have been perpetuated by this side for years now. She has every right to speak her truth Shonya just as you do.
ReplyDeleteQuit bashing people who don't agree with you and let them say their peace. What they think of you is none of your business.
Well it seems that Teri has told enough of her own lies Wendy. Look at the WHOLE picture, not just the "cut out" you choose.
ReplyDeleteTeri defended the Briggs the last 4 years, testifying defending them, did media interviews defending them, I can even show you posts where she talked about what a great marraige ashley and Lance had. NOW, she changes her stories. So she either LIED under oath while testifying, LIED to the media AND public or she is LYING now...which is is? There is ONLY those two choices dear. Either way she goes shows she is a liar. And you said it..."her truth", which apparently is different from the "real truth". Either way she lost her credibility to those with half a brain. You are telling Shonya to "quit bashing people?" really? Maybe you should read the posts on this blog entitled The real truth about the people that support Raye Dawn....and look at screen shots of just a few of your OWN words!
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI have never "BASHED" Teri and/or her family.
I posted the other day on Topix (after not posting there since January 1st) under "Kelsey is the victim".
I challenge you to go read my posts and if you think I was "bashing" anyone, you should invest in some new glasses.
I have been more than fair to Teri and her family, they were placed in all my videos in honor of Kelsey just like the Briggs were.
FYI,
I don't doubt Teri's love for Kelsey while she was in her life, and I don't doubt Ashley's love for Kelsey while she was in her life, but IMO, they both walked out on Kelsey!
Ashley did on September 6th, 2005, and Teri did days ago.
I cannot support someone who is befriending the very people who have DISRESPECTED Kelsey for years and have tried to silence what she suffered i.e. Gayla Smith and Jody Ortiz.
Teri being mad about, and/or not agreeing with, and/or speaking out against it the book, is one thing, but to befriend Kelsey's Silencers, like you, Jody, and Gayla among others, is something I just cannot and will not support.
BTW,
I have seen so many of your posts where you are just worshipping the ground Raye walks on.
YOU ARE A FOLLOWER!