The Quest
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Comment from cj lutton
Such joy and heartbreak at the very same time is brilliantly presented in your story.
Your ability to invoke such a disquieting sense of desperation is quite palpable.
Very well done.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Such joy and heartbreak at the very same time is brilliantly presented in your story.
Your ability to invoke such a disquieting sense of desperation is quite palpable.
Very well done.
Comment Written 09-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I am so pleased that you like it. All best. Ulla
Comment from Selina Stambi
Hello Ulla,
This story really touched me. How amazing that you just showed up on her doorstep, your birth mother embraced you as her own, and you were able to call her Mum.
I look forward to finding out more.
Sonali
could I (have) been so wrong? I felt (a) fool. It was awful
saying nothing, waiting for (M)um to recover
voice I asked (M)um to continue. Oh,
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Hello Ulla,
This story really touched me. How amazing that you just showed up on her doorstep, your birth mother embraced you as her own, and you were able to call her Mum.
I look forward to finding out more.
Sonali
could I (have) been so wrong? I felt (a) fool. It was awful
saying nothing, waiting for (M)um to recover
voice I asked (M)um to continue. Oh,
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Hi Selina, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I'm looking into corrections. But where I am confused is that I have always been told to put mum in capital in direct speech only. All best. Ulla
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If you are referring to mum as in 'that's her name', then you capitalize. Otherwise it's lower case. :)
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent chapter, ulla, you did an excellent job sharing this chapter in your journey to discover your roots and the stress it was putting on your mother to tell it. I enjoyed reading this chapter.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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this is an excellent chapter, ulla, you did an excellent job sharing this chapter in your journey to discover your roots and the stress it was putting on your mother to tell it. I enjoyed reading this chapter.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much. Much appreciated. All best. Ulla
Comment from Jay Squires
A very touching, heartfelt chapter, Ulla. You did a fine job with the telling of it. I only found two things for you to consider:
I poured some into her glass, and into mine as well. [Comma not needed after "glass".]
Why couldn't you confide in your mother, my grandmother, and [Just a picky little suggestion. In a real conversation, would you have said, "...your mother, my grandmother..."? The reader can figure that her mother was your grandmother.]
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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A very touching, heartfelt chapter, Ulla. You did a fine job with the telling of it. I only found two things for you to consider:
I poured some into her glass, and into mine as well. [Comma not needed after "glass".]
Why couldn't you confide in your mother, my grandmother, and [Just a picky little suggestion. In a real conversation, would you have said, "...your mother, my grandmother..."? The reader can figure that her mother was your grandmother.]
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Hi Jay, thank you so much. I do appreciate your comments, and I have made corrections. I know what you are saying about the mother/grandmother thing. It was actually said like that in the conversation, but when you put on paper it may not sound right. I'm so pleased you like it otherwise and the support. All the best. Ulla
Comment from CEO2020
You have what it takes to be published writer. You are an artist like all who write here. The difference between us and the author on the NY Times Bestseller list, isn't talent, but exposure. What seperates artists isn't talent...it's exposure.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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You have what it takes to be published writer. You are an artist like all who write here. The difference between us and the author on the NY Times Bestseller list, isn't talent, but exposure. What seperates artists isn't talent...it's exposure.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. I much appreciate it. You do pay me a great compliment. All best. Ulla
Comment from Neonewman
Wow! Quite the emotional one this chapter! I love that the bond between you and your Mother is improving! I have the closet relationship with mine and couldn't imagine life without her!
God bless!
Steve
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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Wow! Quite the emotional one this chapter! I love that the bond between you and your Mother is improving! I have the closet relationship with mine and couldn't imagine life without her!
God bless!
Steve
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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Thank you so much, Steve. I really appreciate it. More to follow soon. All best. Ulla
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My pleasure!
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
This is such a heartwarming story, Ulla. It is so moving, especially as you and your mother became close so quickly and the way you are able to talk together and catch up. What a terrible predicament to be in for your mum. Giddy
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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This is such a heartwarming story, Ulla. It is so moving, especially as you and your mother became close so quickly and the way you are able to talk together and catch up. What a terrible predicament to be in for your mum. Giddy
Comment Written 08-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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Hi Giddy, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. Yeah, it was not an easy time for my mother and a difficult situation. More is to follow soon. Thanks again. All best. Ulla
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Definitely the wrong button, Steve.I awarded the six, at least I thought I did? I'll fix it, Giddy
Comment from Reedblitzerman
Thank you for sharing this Ulla. It's quite a personal story and you tell it well. Hopefully you feel better from the telling and not worse. But it must be a relief as well not to feel a secret. And to know you were wanted.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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Thank you for sharing this Ulla. It's quite a personal story and you tell it well. Hopefully you feel better from the telling and not worse. But it must be a relief as well not to feel a secret. And to know you were wanted.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2015
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Thank you very much for your heartfelt review. I feel perfectly happy to tell my story. It's good to share. More to follow soon. All best Ulla
Comment from amahra
Wow it's kind of hard to read this. It kind of mirror mine except in a more negative way. I so glad she's being honest and you are learning about yourself and mom. My mom wasn't honest to me about why she gave me away. I still don't know what and she's been dead for decades. The is really a deep and compiling story. It's hard to read without a tear.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Wow it's kind of hard to read this. It kind of mirror mine except in a more negative way. I so glad she's being honest and you are learning about yourself and mom. My mom wasn't honest to me about why she gave me away. I still don't know what and she's been dead for decades. The is really a deep and compiling story. It's hard to read without a tear.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015
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Oh, amahra, the last thing I want to do is making you sad. I'm so sorry that you'd had bad experience yourself. I know I was lucky, and I will forever appreciate that. Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. All the best. Ulla
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Well, I should have said that people told me why, but it was all negative and I would have liked to have heard her side without judging her. But don't worry about making me sad. My father and I were very close. He bought me my first doll baby for Christmas. I still remember what it liked like. I close my eyes and I see the yellow dress with white embroidery. White socks trimmed in lace and black rubber shoes. She had dark brown skin, cold black curly hair, brown eyes, red lips and a tiny yellow ribbon in her hair. Merry Christmas, Dear.
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Amahra, what a lovely memory of your doll, and of your good realionship with your father. A very Merry Christmas to you as well. Ulla:)
Comment from Michaelk
Deeper and deeper we tumble down the rabbit hole. I still think that your grandmother was withholding letters from your father. It's just a hunch, but I'm convinced of it.
Very emotional this chapter was. It shows how hard it was to be single a pregnant, and gives a glimpse at how difficult it must've been to give you up for adoption.
Great chapter.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2015
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Deeper and deeper we tumble down the rabbit hole. I still think that your grandmother was withholding letters from your father. It's just a hunch, but I'm convinced of it.
Very emotional this chapter was. It shows how hard it was to be single a pregnant, and gives a glimpse at how difficult it must've been to give you up for adoption.
Great chapter.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2015
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Michael, thank you so much. I am really so pleased that you like it and are following it. Yes, it was emotional, but my, did we bond. Soon more is to follow. All best. Ulla