Overcoming Digital Stigma and Rebuilding with Purpose

In the digital age, the internet never forgets — even when it should. For many people, including myself, that means facing lasting judgment based on outdated, incomplete, or unfair representations. I’ve experienced the effects of online stigma firsthand, and I’m committed to reshaping that narrative through honesty, advocacy, and positive action.

My name is Calvin-Lee Hardie, and I believe people deserve the right to grow, to change, and to be seen for who they are today — not who they may have been portrayed as in the past. When digital content is weaponised or left uncorrected, it stops reflecting truth and starts causing harm.

This blog is part of a broader effort to reclaim that space — to tell my story from my perspective, and to ensure that others facing similar challenges know they have options, rights, and support.

I continue to support reforms in how digital content is handled, especially when it affects people’s futures, families, and wellbeing. Reputation shouldn’t be permanent punishment. Everyone deserves the chance to move forward without being chained to the past.

If you’ve faced judgment online or want to join the conversation around digital fairness, I welcome your voice. We can change this system together.

• Calvin-Lee Hardie