Not trying to be rude, but you asked people to take stuff down due to it affecting your health. So why do you keep making statements about it? Please don't take that the wrong way I am just curious.

Good question:

I am asking people to take stuff down because each one has put an untrue spin on it. I'm just here for now to say my peace and then I'm out. I wanted to pick a safe place to do that. You must understand that my comments of the interview have been a big draw for forums. This is their big ace in the hole. I don't want people to capitalize on this and twist things around. I rather be here to tell my side.

I took down my myspace because I'm don't want any more attention to this. I just felt this forum was safe from what I researched. My health has suffered due to threats and stress of it all. My phone is ringing off the hook for me to do other interviews, projects, etc. I turned them all down. I was naive to think this wouldn't get out of hand. That is my fault. But now I know better. I rather write it out now.

Donna, yes, I completely understand that without the evidence, you would be subjecting yourself to legal ramifications by calling the responsible party (parties) out.

I commend you for choosing your ethics versus a TV show, and I'm sorry to hear about the way the production company treated some of the cast members.

Thank you MysticalKnight,

But most production companies love these reality shows because cast members have rose colored glasses on of fame and fortune, but little do they know the show is going to be produced for ratings only. The cast are the least they care about. And it wasn't just the company I worked for, it is, for the most part, all production companies that produce reality shows. That's just the way it is. I didn't know any of this. None of us did in the beginning. We were just folks that met at a coffee shop every week to talk about the latest paranormal research and to organize investigations.

Being on TV, has a weird effect on people. Fame is like an addictive fine wine that once you get a drop of it, you want more and more (if you are insecure with yourself). I have some insecurities, but I never fell for the fame thing. I always felt funny about signing autographs and while my co-cast members were selling merchandise left and right, I just couldn't. It didn't feel right for me. So, obviously I'm not cut out for TV. I've seen fame and money turn best friends into enemies; I've seen people forget their other life for the production life on the road; I've seen alot.

Also, when filming GH and GHI, I have to say, it is hard work. It takes an incredible amount of stamina and I commend all the guys and gals in the cast and crew doing the shows. It is NOT easy work, even though editing makes it look easy. We had 18 hr days, 6 days a week sometimes. And being international, flying from one time zone to another every other week or so does a number on your body. Sleep deprivation, not eating right, being cranky, missed flights, all comes with the territory. And not seeing your family for weeks at a time takes its toll on a personal level. It is a big sacrifice they all make to do these shows. You can't have a life while you are filming; that is your life. You are with 20 or so other people that become your family, whether you like it or not. You all go through the good, bad, and he ugly together. That's why 1/2 the time we were yawning or trying not to fall asleep.

When coming home, its like you've arrived back from another planet. It really is. It is that intense. So, as much as I have to say about my experiences with the content of the show, etc., they do put alot into it. And of course doing so, they want it to be successful. And what makes a TV show successful? Evoking the audience by fear, anger, or saddness. Boring doesn't have a place in a successful TV show. A real paranormal investigation is the most boring hobby one could have, but is rewarding. You have to have alot of patience. TV doesn't have time for that; they have 43 minutes plus commercials to make you scared, tell a story, and end with an exciting conclusion.

I wish I had known all of this in the beginning. It is an interesting field TV production. But making a "reality" TV show that's based on a real life serious paranormal organization can be a clashing of two worlds. It's hard to keep that balance. And one involved must make a choice.

That's how it all goes.

For what it is worth, I can say with some certainty that any criticisms of TAPS, GH or GHI can be attributed to instances or things they did long before you did the Ghost Divas show. I am also sure that everyone appreciates your honesty but you haven’t alluded to anything that hasn’t been addressed by the paranormal community for some time now.

Don’t misunderstand. Most of us that criticize also watch every week as I am doing now. I personally enjoy most of the shows for what they are; entertainment. All shows are critiqued by people every week but mostly for being a disappointment rather than anything else. You have to remember that there are people in the community that have been doing this long before Jason & Grant or any of the TV shows.

With that said, I would like to personally thank you for responding on the PUG forums. I would also hope you didn’t just come to address this and leave. I think that you will find a lot of intelligent conversation, sharing of information, new and interesting ideas as well as a little fun now and again. I hope that with this behind us now that you might stay with and enjoy our little community here.

Thank you, I appreciate the welcome to this forum. I feel safe here, so I will stick around. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />

Donna,

Since you posted your original thread today, I've received some PMs from members here who suspect you are being bullied (specifically by TAPS and Jason and Grant) to retract what you said on the Ghost Divas program. I wanted to ask you if there is any truth to that?

Thanks,

Cheryl

No, I'm not being bullied by Jason or Grant. I've talked with Jason via phone and we got to clear the air on certain issues. It was handled very professionally and respectfully.

Good on you that you spoke out about your experiences, however, there comes a point that you must own up and follow through. If you are going to tell the truth, cut out the vagueness. I understand the legal part of this situation, but frankly, you might have thought about that before you agreed to the interview. You had to know that you were going to be asked questions that may have made you emotional and/or uncomfortable; you said they could ask you anything. With a show as controversial as Gh has been, there was bound to be sticky questions.

With that being said, even if you were naive and didn't think you were going to create problems, well, you did. What you did was create a sh*t storm for yourself, GH and Ghost Divias. I am not adverse to causing a stir, but if you do create one, own up to it. Speak as frankly as you possibly can, because otherwise you lose your credibility.

If you are wanting all of this to go away, the very best thing you can do at this point is zip it. I'm not saying that is what you should do, but if you want it gone, that's the quickest way.

I mean no harm in any of my comments here, it's just my opinion of the situation. Frankly, I'm not in the situation myself, you are, so anything anyone here, or elsewhere, says is pure speculation. You, my dear, are the only one that knows the truth, and it's up to you how much you want to reveal.

Good luck,

BornAware

I can't follow trough and I don't have to. I gave some tidbits, but I'm certainly not going to lose everything I've earned in a legal battle over it. I don't believe I created the storm; I believe it was it was the job of those that wante to capitalize on it. This is as frankly as I can speak about it. Think about it. I don't see any other paranormal celeb coming forward like I did, and they won't because they know what is on the line.

Listen, I only came here to clear up some stuff, and now I will take your advice and go away. Just wanted to have a chance to speak truthfully about the way things went down. Thank you all for hearing me out. Best to you. I will go now.