Ghost
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Comment from Alexandra Trovato
How did this not win the first book chapter contest? Now I don't feel bad that my bio story first and only chapter didn't win. If this one didn't win, it was upside down.
You started this story unbelievably vulnerable but as you wrote it, you changed to a super hero. I have some time to read early this morning so I wanted to catch myself up. I didn't realize the chapters went back so far. This is good for you! You are expressing what you remember and I hope once it's all out it will stay out and let you be! I'm so sorry this is how you began your precious life.
Love,
Alexandra
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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How did this not win the first book chapter contest? Now I don't feel bad that my bio story first and only chapter didn't win. If this one didn't win, it was upside down.
You started this story unbelievably vulnerable but as you wrote it, you changed to a super hero. I have some time to read early this morning so I wanted to catch myself up. I didn't realize the chapters went back so far. This is good for you! You are expressing what you remember and I hope once it's all out it will stay out and let you be! I'm so sorry this is how you began your precious life.
Love,
Alexandra
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you again my friend I appreciate you and this so very much!
Comment from L. Kalere
My God, this is heartbreaking. I saw a couple of your later chapters and became intrigued by how candid and honest you are, and decided to start at the beginning. It looks like it's going to be difficult to read, but isn't that the least we can do after what you've gone through? You need to be heard and validated. I probably won't review every chapter, but will try to read it from beginning to end. How can I wish you luck or best wishes...you needed that many years ago.
Linda
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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My God, this is heartbreaking. I saw a couple of your later chapters and became intrigued by how candid and honest you are, and decided to start at the beginning. It looks like it's going to be difficult to read, but isn't that the least we can do after what you've gone through? You need to be heard and validated. I probably won't review every chapter, but will try to read it from beginning to end. How can I wish you luck or best wishes...you needed that many years ago.
Linda
Comment Written 07-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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Thank you again Linda! I so appreciate this I really do. Support and people like yourself. Commending have helped me greatly. The writing and it's in and of itself is helpful too. Thank you again my friend I hope you have the best day!
Comment from BermyBye50
Lea,
This first chapter of your book was heart wrenching to read. I have never heard such a story and am overwhelmingly saddened by the how early in life you were ignored and abandoned as a child. It must have been torturous for you to decide to write your life story and to share it hear on Fanstory. I don't know that I could have set there in front on the computer and have the courage to type the first word of such a traumatic experience beginning at age three years old.
I admire your strength to let go of your past through the medium of the written word. My life story is one far different from what you had to go through.
Your are a woman of tremendous fortitude to begin this journey of putting you memories and thoughts to paper in order to let go of your past.
Eugene
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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Lea,
This first chapter of your book was heart wrenching to read. I have never heard such a story and am overwhelmingly saddened by the how early in life you were ignored and abandoned as a child. It must have been torturous for you to decide to write your life story and to share it hear on Fanstory. I don't know that I could have set there in front on the computer and have the courage to type the first word of such a traumatic experience beginning at age three years old.
I admire your strength to let go of your past through the medium of the written word. My life story is one far different from what you had to go through.
Your are a woman of tremendous fortitude to begin this journey of putting you memories and thoughts to paper in order to let go of your past.
Eugene
Comment Written 04-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2023
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That was amazing, thank you, Eugene what a wonderful review. I appreciate this very much, very kind. Very thoughtful indeed, thank you again.!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Oh, wow, Lea. This is one of the saddest stories I have ever read. The sadism from your mother's boyfriend is just awful. It makes me wonder if she was an abused child at some point as well. These memories are worse than weeds, although the simile definitely makes sense. I used to consider being a child psychologist, but I kept thinking, "I had such a happy childhood; I will just always be in shock while listening to children and grown children." It makes me wonder what kind of influence you will have on others who have gone through horrendous treatment as well. Sorry I am just out of six stars.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2023
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Oh, wow, Lea. This is one of the saddest stories I have ever read. The sadism from your mother's boyfriend is just awful. It makes me wonder if she was an abused child at some point as well. These memories are worse than weeds, although the simile definitely makes sense. I used to consider being a child psychologist, but I kept thinking, "I had such a happy childhood; I will just always be in shock while listening to children and grown children." It makes me wonder what kind of influence you will have on others who have gone through horrendous treatment as well. Sorry I am just out of six stars.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Christie for your fine and insightful review for which I am appreciative more than you know. In line autp bio called "Ghost". Questions that you have will be answered in there, and so will future chapters, thank you for your support and for reading it for the time you took. I am grateful and I don't know that I could stop saying that you have the best of evenings and thank you again!!
Comment from kahpot
"If there were any happy feelings within me, they were quickly banished as being foreign and unknown. The smile, if there was one, always sat uncomfortably on my face as if my muscles didn't know quite exactly what to do." This part is very sad, it is all sad, putting yourself in front (not getting out the way) sounds like rock bottom, again though very sad this is a wonderful read, and now I look forward to reading more, with more understanding****kahpot
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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"If there were any happy feelings within me, they were quickly banished as being foreign and unknown. The smile, if there was one, always sat uncomfortably on my face as if my muscles didn't know quite exactly what to do." This part is very sad, it is all sad, putting yourself in front (not getting out the way) sounds like rock bottom, again though very sad this is a wonderful read, and now I look forward to reading more, with more understanding****kahpot
Comment Written 12-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2023
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I really do appreciate your kind words and hanging in there on this journey with me. Some of it will be hard to read. I guess you a very good idea what's happening and what's coming. I thank you for your interest. I'm happy to see your review! You have really good insight! Thanks again have a great night!
Comment from damommy
I know there are people like that out there, but I can't fathom treating a child like that. Especially the mother. She must have had some mental issues. Is she still living? Can you bring charges on those two? They deserve to be put under the cornerstone of a jail.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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I know there are people like that out there, but I can't fathom treating a child like that. Especially the mother. She must have had some mental issues. Is she still living? Can you bring charges on those two? They deserve to be put under the cornerstone of a jail.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2023
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Yes, it is a work in progress. As you can see, it's part of my book and you are welcome to read if you wish. bring you up-to-current. There's a few more after secrets that I put in. I never got any resolution or not even an I'm sorry so this is my way of peeling the onion taking away some of the sting every time I write. Your support by reading my pinewords and comments. I very much appreciate more than gold to me so much for this, thank you!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Lea,
I suffer with a conflict of emotions as I read your story. Anger and disgust at your mother for seemingly lacking the natural ability to love that mothers are supposed to have. Hatred for your stepfather, and pity for you and your sister. I can't imagine having to endure what you did. I think writing it all out will help. You mention that your mom and stepdad never suffered the consequences of their actions. Are they dead? If not, I'd be pursuing charges against them both quite frankly. You should never have had to deal with such cruelty.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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Hello Lea,
I suffer with a conflict of emotions as I read your story. Anger and disgust at your mother for seemingly lacking the natural ability to love that mothers are supposed to have. Hatred for your stepfather, and pity for you and your sister. I can't imagine having to endure what you did. I think writing it all out will help. You mention that your mom and stepdad never suffered the consequences of their actions. Are they dead? If not, I'd be pursuing charges against them both quite frankly. You should never have had to deal with such cruelty.
Have a blessed evening gal.
Tom
Comment Written 10-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2023
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I thank you again, Tom, for your kind and insightful words. Yes, there is much to tell and answers to your questions are. Certainly there, there's ups and Downs for sure. Answers are never really simple in something like this. But know that I do come out and I have created hindsight rather than being a prisoner of what was. Thank you so much again. And yes. It does help like the pressure cup from Blood Pressure test. At first, the script is extremely tight. Then slowly but slowly the pressure releases. I am the cuff. Thanks again!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Lea this must have been hard to write about to being up all those feelings of being unloved by the person that was supposed to love and protect you. I can't imagine living through such times. How brave you were and are.
Valda
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Lea this must have been hard to write about to being up all those feelings of being unloved by the person that was supposed to love and protect you. I can't imagine living through such times. How brave you were and are.
Valda
Comment Written 09-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2023
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Again, I thank you so very much. These are fundamental questions, are they not? Yes, indeed, they do get answered of a sort along the way. Once again, I thank you for your fine rating and great review.
Comment from Jim Wile
What a start to your book, Lea. This is so incredibly sad that you, as a child, were abused the way you were. And to think that you thought it was your fault and you wondered why you were so unlovable. That may be the worst part about it.
The cruelty and downright perversion shown to you by the adults in your life is almost beyond belief. It is just shocking the depths of depravity you had to face. How did you ever escape that with your sanity? This is really is a dreadful tale you are telling very well. You are a good, descriptive writer, and you know how to pluck the heartstrings. I both dread to and can't wait to read more. - Jim
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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What a start to your book, Lea. This is so incredibly sad that you, as a child, were abused the way you were. And to think that you thought it was your fault and you wondered why you were so unlovable. That may be the worst part about it.
The cruelty and downright perversion shown to you by the adults in your life is almost beyond belief. It is just shocking the depths of depravity you had to face. How did you ever escape that with your sanity? This is really is a dreadful tale you are telling very well. You are a good, descriptive writer, and you know how to pluck the heartstrings. I both dread to and can't wait to read more. - Jim
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, Jen. I appreciate your kind and descriptive reviews. And for hanging in there and reading. It's not an easy read. I know but I think the plain and blatant truth needs to be there. My mother and my stepfather never had to pay for what they did. So this is my way of putting it out there. Saying, Hey, this can't be right, this has to stop. I really do hope it helps someone. It helps me to write it air and to take away the power. I really appreciate you waiting with this and trudging through even though it is hard. I appreciate your compassion and your heartfelt comments. I hope you have the best evening!
Comment from LJbutterfly
You have a lot to unpack and analyze. To have suffered such trauma, you should have had counseling by you teenage years, but there was no one to suggested it or see that it was provided. You are doing yourself a favor by putting this on paper. Once you get it all down, you can go back and edit for typos and grammar. Right now, it's important to write just as things come to mind. Your story is powerful.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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You have a lot to unpack and analyze. To have suffered such trauma, you should have had counseling by you teenage years, but there was no one to suggested it or see that it was provided. You are doing yourself a favor by putting this on paper. Once you get it all down, you can go back and edit for typos and grammar. Right now, it's important to write just as things come to mind. Your story is powerful.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2023
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You are so smart and insightful. I really appreciate that you say what my mind thinks. And that's something else that's really cool. I so appreciate your support and your reviews I really do I can't stop saying how important it is to me and I'm really enjoying seeing your name come up with that beautiful little picture. Thank you once again for a fine review. I appreciate it. I really hope you have the best of evenings!