I was getting ready to head to bed tonight when something caught my attention, and I felt it needed to be addressed. A female responded to my January 7, 2026, post at 9:22 p.m. with the comment: “Miss me with that bagai séwé.”
When I went back and reread my original post, I was reminded that it was never political. It was simply a moment in my life. I had a difficult day and chose to share that experience openly – with my country, my family, and even strangers. It was nothing more than self-healing after a hard day.
Reading her comment, I felt a sense of sadness – not for myself, but for her. To go out of one’s way to leave such a negative remark on someone else’s vulnerable moment says far more about the person writing it than the person receiving it. I found myself wondering: Did it bring her some sense of satisfaction? Was she having a difficult day herself? Was she seeking attention? I’ll never know.
I blocked her and moved on – or at least, I tried to. I considered reaching out to ask why she felt the need to be so dismissive, but I realized there are far bigger and more important issues demanding my attention than engaging with someone who doesn’t even live in Dominica.
What truly bothered me wasn’t the comment itself. It was the mindset behind it. This reflexive negativity is the same attitude that so often greets the idea of change in our country. I had to ask myself: was her comment directed at me personally, or was it directed at the change I represent? I suspect it was the latter, because it’s hard to understand how anyone could attack someone simply for expressing how they feel.
I created this party and this campaign because I grew tired of waiting for someone else to step up. I grew tired of the same cycle, year after year, with nothing truly changing. I stepped forward because no one else would. I did it for my country, my family, my friends, and even strangers because I believe we are capable of more than this.
So to my Dominican people, before posting something negative, I ask only this: take the time to understand what the Dominica Reform Party actually offers. And if you still choose not to embrace change, that is your right. Simply move on and come back another day. There is no need to force us to block you because of a comment made in the heat of the moment.
We, as Dominicans, react too quickly and too emotionally. We rarely pause, reflect, and rest – we simply react. That has to stop. Division thrives on emotional reaction, and that is exactly what ALL those in power benefit from: us turning against each other instead of stepping back and engaging in constructive dialogue.
As I’ve said before, we do not have to agree on everything – but we can agree on some things. And that is where progress begins. Have a great night. Enjoy the weekend. And please, stay safe. Good Night.
