Comment from Nikki-Nicole

Excellent

This is a GREAT READ!
Well-written.
Nicely polished.
The author's notes are greatly appreciated.- Thank you!
--I suffered from depression and see a therapist and psychiatrist once a month. It gets better. Because of my struggle with torticollis, I contemplated suicide in 2013 and had to seek in-patient treatment for 12 days.
Thanks for sharing a part of your book.
Good luck with your future writing!
-Nicole-

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017

Hi Nicole; thank you so much for reading and reviewing this piece. I greatly appreciate your kind words. This was a tough write. I've been hospitalized several times for my mental problems. I've dealt with most of this in therapy, but the PTSD still rears its ugly head sometimes,
~patty~

Comment from DLBoo

Exceptional

You did a wonderful job, Patty. You have nothing to be ashamed of. The one who need to be ashamed is the low life that took advantage of helpless children for his own sick pleasure and raised his hand to some one he claimed to love. You ladies be proud of who you are; for standing up to the bully. Take care my friend you are one strong lady.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017

thank you so much for your loving review and comments. I appreciate your time to read and I'm encouraged by your words.
~patty~

Comment from bookishfabler

Excellent

Hey, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You didn't do anything. Don't be silly. Painful is understandable. But don't feel embarrassed or ashamed of someones actions. It is very sad and a terrible thing.
I found things I don't share other places, (I try not to share much personal stuff on Social Media, but I feel safe here. It's like family for the most part.

Lots of hugs and Happy Easter
Heidi

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Happy Easter to you, too, Heidi. Thank you for your understanding review of this piece. I was a bit concerned about sharing something like this, but my FanStory family hasn't let me down. The reaction to this work has been very positive and full of concern. Your stars and words mean a great deal to me,
~patty~

Comment from Kerry Foley

Excellent

I'm very sorry about what you and your sister had been through, It is a heartbreaking story. I'm sure this must of be difficult to write about, I hope writing about it helps somewhat with the PTSD. Nobody, should ever have to go through that awful experience. I wish you the best. Hope your having a wonderful Easter. ~Kerry~

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Kerry; thank you for your supportive review and comments. I've had a lot of therapy and worked through the events of my childhood, but unfortunately, my sister never has. She doesn't believe in psychiatry and thinks I've wasted time and money. She doesn't realize how she shares her pain with people to this day. Our relationship has been strained all of our lives - all I can do is pray for her. Writing this and releasing it to a public forum has helped me a great deal. My FanStory family has assured me that I'm in a safe place,
~patty~

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Patty,
You told your heart-breaking story well. I see nothing that needs to be changed except those laws that allow these p*****ts to remain out of jail. Sorry for referring to your father that way.

I commend you for sharing this publicly. I hope it helps you deal with the lasting effects of the PTSD. Take care. Jan

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Jan; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. This was an exercise in writing through the pain. I've done a lot of work in therapy, but I've never shared the story in such a public forum. My FanStory family hasn't let me down. Your stars mean a great deal to me,
~patty~

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Wow, what a deep story about lost childhood. The fact that your mother hid the reasons of your father's jail sentence made things worse. You told your story in a straightforward manner as you recall a childhood signature event in which your PTSD: I have a blank space instead of a memory.  A dark hole that would cause me grief for years to come.

Sometimes parents try to protect children by not telling them the truth, arguing, "You're too young," or "When you're older," but the void of information sometimes makes things worse, as other things can step into that void.

In turns out, your sister, "like so many other women, was the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her own father." This created a chasm in your family in which your father murdered innocence, effectively ending your childhood.

You told your story with honesty and power. I have no suggestions to make to improve it. Thank you for sharing a painful story all too common.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Andre; thank you for such a positive review. This share was one that took a great deal of faith in my FanStory family. Not one of you has failed me. I feel a great deal of support and safety here. The stars are just an extra added value,
~patty~

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Patty, It's very brave of you to tell this. I just hope he didn't abuse you as well. It's shameful how low a man can sink to do what your father did. I think it's good you bring it out in the open. All the best. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Ulla; thank you for your review of this work. I appreciate you saying it was brave. It was a big leap of faith, and my family here at FanStory didn't disappoint me. The support I've received is wonderful.
~patty~

Comment from Bichon

Excellent

I am so sorry about what happened. But this shows how brave you are, writing about it and sharing it with us. I admire your attitude and strength towards this. You had a rough childhood, but you have grown up much happier and kinder than others.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Chloe; thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. This was a difficult write, and it was even more difficult to post in a public forum, but I feel so much better now. The response from my FanStory family has brought me a great deal of healing. Thanks for reading,
~patty~

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Good morning, Patty

Sad story about one's Sister being sexually and emotionally abused by her father. Having raised two daughters I find this type of behavior so alien as to defy description.

Take care and sty safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Hi Ray ,

Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I always appreciate your time and continuous support of my work. I am pleased you enjoyed this piece.

Hope you have a great day,
~patty~😀

Comment from Rasmine

Exceptional

Wait! You have nothing to be ashamed of. This isn't your fault at all. Please. Your father sounded like a beast--a man that should have been punished like a real murderer because you are right--he did murder innocence. The sick bastard! I'm so sorry!!
This happens more than you know. It didn't happen to me, I think, but at one time I had a (this is hard to write omg) tin foil sculpture of my body and he reached out to one part of it. Maybe it was nothing, but....
Take care.

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017

Good morning Rasmine; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I so appreciate your time and your kind words. I am humbled that you would share with me - ANYTHING that makes you feel uncomfortable is wrong; an adult should know better. Your exceptional rating is an honor,
~patty~