Grammy's Memoirs 2018
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Accidental baby"Bits and pieces of my life for my grandchildren
46 total reviews
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Patty, we share many of the same things. I turned to books as a way to escape my really unhappy life. With them, I went to exciting places with exciting people. I grew more and more into the land of books and further away from an unhappy reality. Thanks for sharing this, my friend. Take care~Debbie
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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Patty, we share many of the same things. I turned to books as a way to escape my really unhappy life. With them, I went to exciting places with exciting people. I grew more and more into the land of books and further away from an unhappy reality. Thanks for sharing this, my friend. Take care~Debbie
Comment Written 24-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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Hi Debbie; I'm sorry to hear that we share the same childhood memories - but I'm glad we were both able to save ourselves with books. I appreciate you dropping by to read and review,
~patty~
Comment from MsPetra
I too had instances of physical abuse. Like you there was a point in time (when I did really long stints of punishments) that reading was my only escape. You wouldn't believe the book collection I have now. lol
I hope you have found forgiveness. I have and I am the better for it.
Your story is well written. I didn't see anything wrong with it.
Please keep writing. I am looking forward to future offerings from you.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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I too had instances of physical abuse. Like you there was a point in time (when I did really long stints of punishments) that reading was my only escape. You wouldn't believe the book collection I have now. lol
I hope you have found forgiveness. I have and I am the better for it.
Your story is well written. I didn't see anything wrong with it.
Please keep writing. I am looking forward to future offerings from you.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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Hi; thank you so much for following this piece. I have found forgiveness and I've moved on. Writing this chapter was very cathartic. My book collection is HUGE.
~patty~
Comment from jusylee72
A very telling story of your childhood and the memories we have. We remember two things in life. Happiness and Pain. Pain sometimes holds a larger part of our memories. Thai is as nature wanted in an attempt to keep us safe.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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A very telling story of your childhood and the memories we have. We remember two things in life. Happiness and Pain. Pain sometimes holds a larger part of our memories. Thai is as nature wanted in an attempt to keep us safe.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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thank you so much for reading and reviewing this piece. I had a hard time in writing this, but it turned out to be quite cathartic,
~patty~
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
I like the open honesty of this chapter. I know writing about things that are painful to remember are hard to do. You want the truth told, but not the obligatory sympathy. It's nice to know other people care, and we do, but it's hard to keep hearing that as well. It only reminds us of what happened.
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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I like the open honesty of this chapter. I know writing about things that are painful to remember are hard to do. You want the truth told, but not the obligatory sympathy. It's nice to know other people care, and we do, but it's hard to keep hearing that as well. It only reminds us of what happened.
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2017
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Hi Rhonda; my FanStory family hasn't let me down in support. This book is being well received, and I've received encouraging comments. I no longer feel like a victim - I feel that this story can help others that went through the same kind of things. Thank you so much for stopping by, and I appreciate your warm review,
~patty~
Comment from Ulla
Hi Patty, I find this very chapter very sad. That you, or any child for that matter, should grow up and feel unloved by both parents, It's very sad indeed. Did it change over the years, I wonder. All the best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Patty, I find this very chapter very sad. That you, or any child for that matter, should grow up and feel unloved by both parents, It's very sad indeed. Did it change over the years, I wonder. All the best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Ulla; my life didn't get better until I escaped to the Army in 1976, just nine days before my eighteenth birthday. I came to realize that my mother loved me in her own way, and I have no idea how my father really felt. They are both gone now, and while I have forgiven all of them - parents and siblings, I will never forget.
~patty~
Comment from kathleenspalding
Whew! Pardon my language, but that really sucks. It is brave of you to write it (far greater/braver of you to survive it!), and very important as it shows parents what NOT to do! Also very good for your family, so they can understand themselves/humans in general better. Your piece is very well written. I see no errors. You were a beautiful baby, I hope that beautiful spirit stays with you. Blessings.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Whew! Pardon my language, but that really sucks. It is brave of you to write it (far greater/braver of you to survive it!), and very important as it shows parents what NOT to do! Also very good for your family, so they can understand themselves/humans in general better. Your piece is very well written. I see no errors. You were a beautiful baby, I hope that beautiful spirit stays with you. Blessings.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Thank you SO much for your kind words. Yes, this was hard to write, but my FanStory family hasn't let me down. I've received many reviews that talk about my bravery in writing the tale, and others that congratulate me for living through it. I hope you will continue to read as I continue the story,
~patty~
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You're welcome. I will.
Comment from I.am.Kim
I was drawn in from the beginning. I can relate having 2 siblings and a drunken father. Although not as harsh, it brings back some memories from my childhood. Thank you for sharing and best of luck to you!
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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I was drawn in from the beginning. I can relate having 2 siblings and a drunken father. Although not as harsh, it brings back some memories from my childhood. Thank you for sharing and best of luck to you!
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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thank you for stopping by to read and review. I'm glad to hear you were drawn into the story. I'm hoping your father and siblings were much different than mine,
~patty~
Comment from JDRBAR
Well written memories without the bitterness that usually accompanies early abuses. I know I would be much more condemning. Such abuse lasts a lifetime. I know. Isn't it wonderful to be able to release inner feelings with a pen and piece of paper?
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Well written memories without the bitterness that usually accompanies early abuses. I know I would be much more condemning. Such abuse lasts a lifetime. I know. Isn't it wonderful to be able to release inner feelings with a pen and piece of paper?
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Yes, it is nice that I was able to release a great deal of emotion with this writing. I appreciate your kind words and thoughtful review,
~patty~
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
It's so sad that you don't have nice memories of your childhood, they are the important ones that mould the way we grow up. Your love of Jesus and reading served to take the place of your family, you made excellent choices. I enjoyed reading your well-written story even though it was sad. I look forward to the next part. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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It's so sad that you don't have nice memories of your childhood, they are the important ones that mould the way we grow up. Your love of Jesus and reading served to take the place of your family, you made excellent choices. I enjoyed reading your well-written story even though it was sad. I look forward to the next part. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Sandra; thank you for your thoughtful comments on this chapter. It was a difficult write, but at the same time very freeing. Thank you for your willingness to read along, and the next chapter should be ready by the end of the week. (Its percolating in my head right now.)
~patty~
Comment from XGoneX
Hi Patty,
It sounds like you had a difficult childhood. Depression can be very, very complicated. People are not always black or white. I enjoyed the fact that you mention the flaws of members of your family, but also good things. Like your father was a bully and alcoholic. Yet, he was the kindest to you.
It is well written. I look forward to read more.
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi Patty,
It sounds like you had a difficult childhood. Depression can be very, very complicated. People are not always black or white. I enjoyed the fact that you mention the flaws of members of your family, but also good things. Like your father was a bully and alcoholic. Yet, he was the kindest to you.
It is well written. I look forward to read more.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 23-Apr-2017
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Hi; my childhood was nightmarish, and looking back on it - I'm not really sure how I got through. I do know that I've had a strong relationship with Jesus since I was about three. He was with me.
Thank you for reading and your thoughtful review,
~patty~
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I've heard it and it's true. You never know how strong you are until the only option you have is to be strong. Something like that.