Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

The mistake most make is to threaten, but don't follow through. Another is to expect your parent to be on your side. This is seldom the case. Your story is well written.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2017

Hi Charlie; thank you so much for the understanding review. I was prepared to use the knife, and my mother wasn't on my side - it was a hard lesson to learn. It did make me stronger, but I wish it had all been different,

~patty~

reply by c_lucas on 03-Sep-2017

You're welcome, Patty. Charlie

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I feel for you Patty, some men can be really bad in this way, but you could obviously sense that something was up with this guy, it's amazing how loneliness can affect some mother's intuition, but at least she "got it" in the end, God was warning you, and I don't blame you for the added "protection" horrid memory for you! Great writing, brave writing, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Sep-2017

Hi Roy;
thank you so much for the loving and kind review. This was the beginning of the nightmare; my mother didn't really get it. The next memoir will explain more of that.
Thanks for reading and supporting my work,

~patty~

reply by royowen on 03-Sep-2017

Most welcome

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

Clearly this is not finished and leaves me wondering what he told your mother. Her response was not one of shock or anger, other than at you. I anxiously look forward to the next part of this story. Yes, living with a knife under your mattress is frightening.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Sasha; I'm not sure if I will write more or not. The nightmare that started that night was horrible. The present depression I'm living through is partly due to half memories that creep in during the night - maybe it will be cathartic to finish, or it could just put me in bad shape.

I will see.

Thank you for your support,
~patty~

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Wow! This had to be really rough my friend. I know you had to live in fear from him. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery. Check this out:
than now filled our house, he winked whenever he talked to me
(that)?
I am so glad you got rid of him! He was just plan evil! Great job! Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Teri; thank you so much for pointing out the nit.

I'm glad you read the story and cheered for me - it means a lot,

~patty~

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Patty,

You told a sad, scary story that probably many can identify with. I am sorry you had to endure this kind nf behavior from that monster. I hope you were able to find help & safety. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Jan;
it took years, but I did escape, and I only have to think about all of this once in awhile - hence my latest depression. I couldn't get it out, so I wrote a story,

~patty~

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

Well, good for you, Patty!
I loved this story. It's a sad story because it's true.
Ah, haven't we heard all this sh*t before? ... (so typical of the mothers in that generation--no wonder why the next one rebelled)
"No. Really, Pat. You don't understand these things. You're just a little girl. But, you will be nice to him. Remember, I'm telling you to be."
You did the right thing, AND, you never killed anyone.
Lucky he backed off!
Nicole

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Nicole;
thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind review. I think this story has been bringing me down lately, and I'm hoping the writing of it will let me go,

~patty~

reply by Curly Girly on 31-Aug-2017

Stay strong. You did the right thing. You won't kill anybody. He had no right to do what he did. And your mother had no right to say what she said. You're doing well.
Nicole

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

Wow! Reality is indeed stranger than fiction. What a horrible human being that Jim was! I'm sorry you had to endure that.
I mean no offense, but according to what you say in the last paragraph, your mum wasn't very supportive...
Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Maria;
thank you for reading and yes - for some reason, my mother wasn't very supportive and it caused a rift between us that never really healed. I think she simply wanted to be happy,

~patty~

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

It would have served the bastard right if you would have killed him. The worse evil on earth is a child molester. Grerrod Fogle sits in jail, being threatened every day by other inmates. They don't like child molesters in jail. It's too good for him.

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 Comment Written 31-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2017

Hi Thomas; thank you for your supportive words. I sometimes really wish I had killed him, but wonder what the court system of the seventies would have done with me,

~patty~