Comment from Jim Wile

Exceptional

Every aspect of this was very moving, Lea. Your praise of the serenity of nature and the beauty of the mountains set the rest off beautifully, as the world of man can be anything but.

I think your analysis of your mother is spot on. She is afraid of you and what will be revealed about her. If they haven't already, I think people may finally see through her desperation to discredit you. Keep at it!

Now, for your situation at the Indian home: You were incredibly brave to join the fray the way you did without fearing for your own safety, but determined to stop that monster. You may very well have saved that mother's life! I love that this moment strengthened your resolve to never be a victim.

That man sounds like a psychopath, and I now question your friend's willingness to bring you into a situation like that. She must have known how her husband could be. I'm sure she is a very kind person, but I think her judgment in offering her home to you and failing to seek help of any kind leaves plenty to be desired. I'm guessing you'll probably get out of there soon.

How very unlucky you have been to keep finding such abusive people in your life. Makes you wonder how widespread this kind of behavior is and really leaves you with a poor view of mankind. That's so sad. I sincerely hope the good people (or at least the neutral people) outweigh the bad by a lot or there's no hope for mankind. - Jim

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

This is a fine review Jim thank you for your thoughts, for your reading along Underfine rating I appreciate this very much have a great day!

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

This nightmare of abuse continues for you and, sadly becomes the norm. But this time you see it as a third person and that has been an epiphany for you because you understand your own strength within and your ability to combat violence. A double-edged sword for just as your stability starts to be realised in your new setting, it still seems quite tenuous. Once again, an excellent write with your accompanying notes an absolute delight to read. Small edits: Pe(e)king my head round the corner; You('re) the mother maybe it will be different... Take care Lea. Debbie xo

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

Hi Debbie thank you so much for the edit suggestions. I went ahead and fixed them right away, I appreciate those as you know, they're very important. Don't learn if I don't know kind of thing and I'm starting to thank you very much. I appreciate you always and forever. Have yourself a great afternoon!

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is another excellent chapter. It is good that you could help her or he might have killed her. I wonder if having you there is contributing to his anger. She is someone who tries to calm him with a soothing voice. You didn't say if he was drunk or just angry. I am like you about mountains. I love them. I live very near the Smoky Mts. There are mountains around where I live. I love your poem. You should enter some of your poetry in contests.

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

Thank you, Beth, that's a nice compliment. I'm glad you liked too for reading again. As I'm happy to have you here as always and having your thoughts is also a great gift. There's nothing like living With mountains around you reminds us of the power of the earth hand moves it. Thank you so much!

Comment from JSD

Excellent

I just find it so hard to understand this world of male violence. Your stories suggest that it is just everywhere and I find that horrifying. Your writing here is so vivid, Lea. Take care. X

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

Silence was all I knew up to that point. Unfortunately, when you're scared and you're alone. You gravitate to what is familiar good or bad, there you have it. I eventually learned that but perhaps that was to be my lot and like to prepare me for other things who knows. I will wait patiently and see thank you again. My friend for reading reviewing offering your insight in your kind comments. I value your company thank you!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Oh my goodness Lea, will you ever escape the violence of men? How very sad this is, especially for the children who will remember this incident forever, and just like you, they will be scarred by it. It was slightly different for you as you had no choice, as an adult you have choices even though they are difficult ones.

Another fine chapter and I hung on your every word Lea, love Dolly x

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

A kind of sad really when you come from violence. Unfortunately, some of us gravitate to it as well. It's cause it's the only thing we knew feeling like I knew at the time but I learned. Quickly keep rearrating i'm glad you liked this chapter appreciate your review as well! Enjoy your evening!

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Lea,
it seems that violence is an ongoing part of your life. I can only imagine the many thoughts that must have been flowing through your head. I'm glad that you were there to keep the situation from getting any worse. Domestic abuse doesn't just start in out of the blue. It happens over time and I'm sure this wasn't the first time this lady experienced it. With the frequency that it happens, one would think that all men are brutes, which is far from the truth, but like anything, it only takes a few jerks to ruin it for the rest. Great story gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom

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 Comment Written 05-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023

Unfortunately, when you come from violence. It is the only thing you know until scared as I was. I gravitated to the familiar even if I didn't realize it. I'd learned that lesson since thank God. Thank you for noticing because it is a very valid point. And needs to be mentioned that behavior sometimes does not end with the abuse. There are collateral damage for sure.. Thank you so much. I so appreciate this and you. I'm a broken record I know but there you have it haven't awesome day!

Comment from EILEEN LAW

Exceptional

Who are we to say the earth is not allowed to be. should have a ? not a .
When it does it will not be by my hand - sb when it does, it will not be
down the stairs I went locking the - SB stairs I went, locking the

I hope this helps - was this chapter also in ghost?

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023

Thank you again wow i'm very privileged and very honored and humble thank you!