This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write, but I need to speak up for myself.

Starting about a year ago — and continuing until around July of this year — false and deeply hurtful allegations were made about me. Accusations of bullying, grooming, and speaking badly about others began to circulate, and I want to say clearly and directly: none of it is true.

These claims are completely unfounded and go against everything I believe in and how I’ve treated people. It’s been incredibly painful and confusing to watch a distorted version of me be talked about, shared, and judged by people who never asked to hear my side.

To make things even harder, this all started happening not long after I lost my dog — someone who meant the world to me. I was already in a fragile place emotionally, and having to face these lies while I was still grieving pushed me into a deep depression.

I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I didn’t want to be online. I even stopped cosplaying — something that used to bring me joy — because it felt like I couldn’t exist in that space anymore without being judged or whispered about.

It’s taken time and a lot of support to get back on my feet. I’ve had to really look inward, grieve privately, and slowly begin to heal from both personal loss and public betrayal.

To those who stood by me, who reached out, who asked questions instead of assuming the worst — thank you. Your support kept me going when I felt completely alone.

I’m not sharing this for drama or attention — I’m sharing it because I deserve to speak for myself. I deserve to tell the truth. I know who I am, and I know what I haven’t done.

This experience broke me for a while, but it didn’t end me. I’m still here. I’m reclaiming the things I love, reconnecting with the people who truly know me, and moving forward with honesty and strength.

I know the internet moves fast and attention spans are short — but for me, this wasn’t just a moment. It was a year of my life. A hard one. And I’m finally ready to begin again.

Better days are coming. And I’m still standing.

— Ruby ❤️