Harrassment over stepping away:
So now the 'FOR profit only advocate' with a 22k following "Retrophiliac" is sending people to be abusive and to harass me.
I did what she wanted, I deleted her tagged post with her credited images, and as she's not in alignment with my Advocacy I stepped away and blocked their page.
This is what happens when you cause unnecessary conflict > publicly < instead of communicating civilly.
I am currently being subjected to harassment and false claims after choosing to step away from a space that I no longer felt was safe, honest, or constructive.
I apologised, complied with requests made of me, and went on to create my own original content, rooted in my lived experience, advocacy, and education.
I have not stolen anyone’s work, and claims suggesting otherwise are untrue.
I am allowed to disengage from harmful environments and from spaces that prioritise public conflict over resolution.
I am also allowed to block pages and individuals who encourage harassment and/or prefer profit over helping people.
That is a boundary — not wrongdoing.
I do not condone abuse, dogpiling, or the use of so-called “flying monkeys.” If people choose profit, hostility, or misinformation over meaningful change, that is their decision — not mine.
My work has always been for people, not for profit, and I will continue to uplift, support, and protect my community. Any further harassment will be blocked.
This post is left here as a boundary, a warning, and a deterrent.
Please leave me alone.
Leaving this here as a warning and a deterrent to additional #flyingmonkeys so they know to block me or to leave me alone.
Sarah Wingfield
Independent Disability Advocate
Wishing people behaved better and were more authentic and supportive with their advocacy as we're #StrongerTogether
#disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights
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Series of Facebook screenshots showing a public comment exchange involving Sarah Wingfield. The images capture Sarah Wingfield responding to accusations of stealing content, stating she did not take anything, apologised, deleted the post as requested, and blocked the page involved. She condemns bullying and harassment, explains her advocacy is based on lived experience and not profit, and sets clear boundaries against abusive behaviour. Another comment from Raphael Solomon accuses her of stealing content and defends monetisation. Sarah replies again, denying the accusation, noting she has evidence, stating the harassment is ongoing despite compliance, and identifying herself as an Independent Disability Advocate with over 20 years’ experience. The exchange highlights conflict, boundary-setting, and allegations of harassment within a public social media thread.
