Ghost
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Small Mercys"Biography/Supernatural
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
I am re-reading chapters I might have skimmed through before to make sure I understand the later chapters in your book better. This chapter is interesting because of the chocolate-almonds and bicycle incident that made it seem like no matter what high goals you yourself had, and how much you worked honestly, that you were not going to get to keep anything that was rightfully yours. The latter part indicates to me that you had a spiritual and intellectual sensitivity to what was going on around you, even when they were people you did not know well.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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I am re-reading chapters I might have skimmed through before to make sure I understand the later chapters in your book better. This chapter is interesting because of the chocolate-almonds and bicycle incident that made it seem like no matter what high goals you yourself had, and how much you worked honestly, that you were not going to get to keep anything that was rightfully yours. The latter part indicates to me that you had a spiritual and intellectual sensitivity to what was going on around you, even when they were people you did not know well.
Comment Written 18-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2023
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Thank you that's very wise of you and your insight is great! Thank you again i'm so glad you're reading along! May the force be with you! Lol Thank you so much for this fine rating too
Comment from Mrs. KT
Incredibly gut-wrenching, Lea.
You work is engrossing, and yet incredibly disturbing and, like I wrote, heart-wrenching. I can just picture you selling the chocolates, and how thrilled you must have been to have won the bicycle, only to have your parents steal it from you and pawn it for things they wanted.
If I may offer one suggestion, I would omit the part of your story after the long line of ******* and save your ability to know things for another installment. Let the reader absorb the scenario with the bike and your aunt.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Incredibly gut-wrenching, Lea.
You work is engrossing, and yet incredibly disturbing and, like I wrote, heart-wrenching. I can just picture you selling the chocolates, and how thrilled you must have been to have won the bicycle, only to have your parents steal it from you and pawn it for things they wanted.
If I may offer one suggestion, I would omit the part of your story after the long line of ******* and save your ability to know things for another installment. Let the reader absorb the scenario with the bike and your aunt.
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much that's a really good idea I think that's smart too! I so appreciate your compassion, your kind words and your support. It means the world to me and I'm happy people are getting something from my story. And if you wish in my portfolio, there's the beginnings of my book called "Ghost". These chapters will be added to it. You are more than welcome to read. No need to review. I've never really written anything until last fall. I just threw in a poem just to see what would happen and people liked it. So when I wrote this auto bio, it was with trepidation unsure how it would be received. But the support I have received from yourself and others, I'm so very grateful you have no idea. I will keep writing because the wellspring has been sprung.
Thank you again and I hope you have the best of days!
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My pleasure!
Will do, Lea!
Keep writing!
diane
Comment from Tom Horonzy
The story told is rooted deep within many a mind from back in the days when children were more abused without anyone taking or reporting it.
Sorry for your hurt, but venting it may be a release well needed after all these years. Good luck.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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The story told is rooted deep within many a mind from back in the days when children were more abused without anyone taking or reporting it.
Sorry for your hurt, but venting it may be a release well needed after all these years. Good luck.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Thank you, Tom for stopping in and reading and offering your thoughts and your kind words. You're correct, writing for me takes some of the sting away every time I do and people seem to relate to it and find the story engrossing. Thank you again for stopping and I really appreciate it and I hope you have the best day!
Comment from Jim Wile
Wow, Lea! I'm becoming more and more absorbed in this frightening and fascinating story you've begun to tell.
It was so disheartening to learn that those adults in the know still didn't lift a finger to help but made shoddy excuses. It may have helped you to talk to your aunt, and it was nice of her to bring you clothes, but she really should have taken steps to get you out of there. That would have been the biggest help.
That you were able to survive all that mistreatment shows that you are a survivor, not a victim. I admire that. You're also a talented writer and artist too. - Jim
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Wow, Lea! I'm becoming more and more absorbed in this frightening and fascinating story you've begun to tell.
It was so disheartening to learn that those adults in the know still didn't lift a finger to help but made shoddy excuses. It may have helped you to talk to your aunt, and it was nice of her to bring you clothes, but she really should have taken steps to get you out of there. That would have been the biggest help.
That you were able to survive all that mistreatment shows that you are a survivor, not a victim. I admire that. You're also a talented writer and artist too. - Jim
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Jim I so appreciate this kind review you have given. I really appreciate your support and compassionate words. I'm also happy that you find the work well written and that you are following along.
If you wish in my portfolio I have the beginnings of my book called "Ghost". These chapters you're reading now will be added to that. Feel free to read if you feel like it. No need to review but you're certainly welcome to read it though if you wish. I do hope you have the most amazing day, and thank you again!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
How absolutely heartbreaking for you to lose the bike you worked so hard for. At ten years of age, Lea, you shouldn't have had to ask WHY?
simetimes (sometimes)pretending to connect.
I'm glad your words still flow towards healing.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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How absolutely heartbreaking for you to lose the bike you worked so hard for. At ten years of age, Lea, you shouldn't have had to ask WHY?
simetimes (sometimes)pretending to connect.
I'm glad your words still flow towards healing.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Valda, thank you so much. I really appreciate your compassion and support. It means alot you have no idea. Thank you for catching that, I've made the correction. I always appreciate hearing about those things. I thank you also for your fine review for taking the time to read it and adding your heart felt remarks. These chapters are part of a book I'm writing called "Ghost", it's in my portfolio. The first few chapters followed by the one you're reading and a couple before, but if you feel like it, you are more than welcome to read, no need to review, but you can certainly read them. Again I thank you so much have a great day!
Comment from Thesis
Good story. Based on the other work of yours I've read, you stuck to a very real subject that you know quite well. It's a good technique to broaden that topic, as it can apply in many circumstances. Good job.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Good story. Based on the other work of yours I've read, you stuck to a very real subject that you know quite well. It's a good technique to broaden that topic, as it can apply in many circumstances. Good job.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Thank you, that's a good idea. I am still learning and I have never written anything before so the response I get is wonderful and I shall continue and I take any constructive criticism seriously. I'm glad that you like it. And that's a good idea to broaden the topic for sure. And it shall be as we move along. Thank you again for your fine review. And your kind comments have a great evening!
Comment from LJbutterfly
It broke my heart when you said your parents sold your bike, that you worked hard to get. I had to stop reading and regroup. How could they do that to a child? I'm glad God gifted you with an inner strength, insight, and will to survive. This is a powerful story. I'm glad you were able to enter it into a contest. I wish you the best with your entry.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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It broke my heart when you said your parents sold your bike, that you worked hard to get. I had to stop reading and regroup. How could they do that to a child? I'm glad God gifted you with an inner strength, insight, and will to survive. This is a powerful story. I'm glad you were able to enter it into a contest. I wish you the best with your entry.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and offering your The heart felt words. I thank you also for your compassion and your support. I don't know how much. I can express gratitude for those things. And for you and others who have responded in such a way, so thank you. I hope you have the most amazing night!
Comment from Debbie Pope
Rachelle Allen suggested that I check out your writing, and I'm so glad that she did. You are a good writer, a good teller of stories, and, boy, do you have a story to tell. The abuse and unfairness of your childhood is even hard for me to take.
Good luck with your book. I hope to be reading more of it.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Rachelle Allen suggested that I check out your writing, and I'm so glad that she did. You are a good writer, a good teller of stories, and, boy, do you have a story to tell. The abuse and unfairness of your childhood is even hard for me to take.
Good luck with your book. I hope to be reading more of it.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Thank you again Debbie i'm honored and blessed thank you!
Comment from BethShelby
I really liked your writing. You used the words to start the start the story effectively for the contest. I love biographical non-fiction so I'd like to read more of you story. I hope you post more of your story.
I only saw one typo:
simetimes pretending to connect. (sometimes)
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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I really liked your writing. You used the words to start the start the story effectively for the contest. I love biographical non-fiction so I'd like to read more of you story. I hope you post more of your story.
I only saw one typo:
simetimes pretending to connect. (sometimes)
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Thank you, Beth, I appreciate your support and your fine review. Thank you for that as well. Also, thanks for you for your kindness and for your insight. I appreciate your support, thank you. These chapters are part of a book called ghost. In my portfolio under books, it is not finished. It is a work in progress. However, the beginning portions of my life are in there and some stories throughout. Some doctors are a bit about a quarter as I am currently working on it. Thank you again, beth, I look forward to reading your work too I hope your day is amazing!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Another wonderfully expressed story, Lea, driving the force of your story home with unerring skill and impact! I felt relief in the form of your aunt but, obviously not enough to save you from a journey that you were obliged to navigate alone. The work and extreme emotion going into your prose is evident and I remain impressed and greatly reassured that your writing is helping you find the catharsis you so desperately seek. Well done and good luck! This is a strong contender of course. Debbie
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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Another wonderfully expressed story, Lea, driving the force of your story home with unerring skill and impact! I felt relief in the form of your aunt but, obviously not enough to save you from a journey that you were obliged to navigate alone. The work and extreme emotion going into your prose is evident and I remain impressed and greatly reassured that your writing is helping you find the catharsis you so desperately seek. Well done and good luck! This is a strong contender of course. Debbie
Comment Written 06-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
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I want to get debbie I thank you so much for your amazing insight, your kind words of support, and this fine review you have given!
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Debbie I thank you so much for your amazing insight, your kind words of support, and this fine review you have given! There will be an end to the misery or has been an end to it as far as the physical portion goes. The ongoing dysfunction of my family has caused me to cut ties completely. I did receive a message from my mother. However, apparently my sister gave her copies of what I'm writing. All she said to me was I made her look bad. I said to her that she made herself look bad. Be that as it may, many years later, my family still behaves in the same way.
And for me, yes, the tap is open now, and I'm afraid it's all coming out now. Thank you again, I'm always happy to receive. Your refuse honored and privileged to have a great day!
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Fascinating response from your mother and I honestly think cutting all ties is the best. Why waste your precious time trying to help her have greater insight. If she hasn't now, she never will. Good luck, Lea!
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Thank you!