Things I Never Knew I Never Knew
Perspectives then and now25 total reviews
Comment from dellsworthpoet
A story well told. Formatting it as lessons learned made it particularly memorable. The language was warm and conversational. The pace was good. The message stayed on point.
A good read. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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A story well told. Formatting it as lessons learned made it particularly memorable. The language was warm and conversational. The pace was good. The message stayed on point.
A good read. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2021
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Thank you for your kind and encouraging review. I didn't plan on telling this story, but it must have needed writing because it's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read and respond. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
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You are welcome.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Gripping, panoramic, heartrending. Stupendous piece!
platinum [SUGG OMIT white]
SUGG: Grandpa Mark lived much longer than the mother of his children [who=>; grandma] eventually married Bob late in life.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Gripping, panoramic, heartrending. Stupendous piece!
platinum [SUGG OMIT white]
SUGG: Grandpa Mark lived much longer than the mother of his children [who=>; grandma] eventually married Bob late in life.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you for your kind and instructive review! Great suggestions. (Is it okay to edit my piece once the contest has begun?) I love your edits. Thanks so much for reading!
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Yes--you can edit as much as you want before the deadline. This may well be a winner!
Comment from BethShelby
This is an excellent story. It is true there are many things that grownup don't think there children need to be burdened with so didn't tell us. There is lot I didn't know growing up either. If there was anything the least bit scandalous it was never mentioned. As we grow up, we wonder why we were kept out of the loop. This a great story for the contest and should do well.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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This is an excellent story. It is true there are many things that grownup don't think there children need to be burdened with so didn't tell us. There is lot I didn't know growing up either. If there was anything the least bit scandalous it was never mentioned. As we grow up, we wonder why we were kept out of the loop. This a great story for the contest and should do well.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thanks so much for your kind and sincere review. I don't fault my parents at all; I think we just all do the best we can as we go through this mortal journey. I didn't plan on writing this story, but I think it needed to be written because that's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read and write to me. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
Comment from Ulla
Yes, sometimes we do grow up never knowing what is going on right under our nose. Also, family secrets are not new. I grew up with a few. So I can sympathise. Very well written. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Yes, sometimes we do grow up never knowing what is going on right under our nose. Also, family secrets are not new. I grew up with a few. So I can sympathise. Very well written. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thanks so much for your kind and sincere review, Ulla. I don't fault my parents; I think we just all do the best we can as we go through this mortal journey. I didn't plan on writing this story, but I think it needed to be written because that's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read and write to me. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
Comment from estory
This is really poignant, bringing to life all these emotional family relationships and moments, in these detailed little scenes, that stands juxtaposed against the reality that your parents tried to hide these unsettling facts from you. It really speaks to the feeling of how you feel the rug pulled out from under you in some ways, when the family and the picture of the family you have in your own mind turns out to be very different from reality, and it calls into question the feelings you have for these people, and yourself. estory
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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This is really poignant, bringing to life all these emotional family relationships and moments, in these detailed little scenes, that stands juxtaposed against the reality that your parents tried to hide these unsettling facts from you. It really speaks to the feeling of how you feel the rug pulled out from under you in some ways, when the family and the picture of the family you have in your own mind turns out to be very different from reality, and it calls into question the feelings you have for these people, and yourself. estory
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I don't fault my parents; I think we just all do the best we can as we go through this mortal journey. I didn't plan on writing this story, but I think it needed to be written because that's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read and write to me. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
Comment from bhogg
We'll written with wonderful pace. From the heart stories always touch people. Yours did to me. Best of luck in your contest. Oops, says I need more characters...who would know?
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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We'll written with wonderful pace. From the heart stories always touch people. Yours did to me. Best of luck in your contest. Oops, says I need more characters...who would know?
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Ah, thanks so much for your kind review. I didn't plan on writing this story, but I think it needed to be written because that's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read and write to me. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
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I speak to folks all the time who say they can't write because they don't have any stories. Everyone does!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I can identify with your words here as I never really knew the pain both my parents suffered at the hands of their parents, my Father was repeatedly beaten with a boiler stick by my Grandma and my Mother was treated coldly by her own Mother. Unfortunately this does not help my parents to become good parents themselves and my childhood was also troubled, but I have nothing but forgiveness for them now because as you quite rightly say here, you never really know another persons suffering, and I now sympathise with their own upbringing. A poignant write and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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I can identify with your words here as I never really knew the pain both my parents suffered at the hands of their parents, my Father was repeatedly beaten with a boiler stick by my Grandma and my Mother was treated coldly by her own Mother. Unfortunately this does not help my parents to become good parents themselves and my childhood was also troubled, but I have nothing but forgiveness for them now because as you quite rightly say here, you never really know another persons suffering, and I now sympathise with their own upbringing. A poignant write and I wish you luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2021
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Thank you, Dolly, for your thoughtful review and sharing a bit of your story with me. I really didn't plan to write this story, but I think it needed to be told because it's what came out. I appreciate your taking the time to read my story and write to me. Sending lots of good wishes your way!
Comment from Dr. Nad
I am so frustrated right now! Lol I just wrote a very long wonderful review for you. I really loved this about your grandmother. I told you the reasons why and bragged on your writing skills. Then in advertently I touched something that made it all disappear. I can't remember what all I said, but just know this it was good stuff, And you would've liked it a whole lot more than what I am now writing through my talk to text. Oh well I am giving you six stars! Lol
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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I am so frustrated right now! Lol I just wrote a very long wonderful review for you. I really loved this about your grandmother. I told you the reasons why and bragged on your writing skills. Then in advertently I touched something that made it all disappear. I can't remember what all I said, but just know this it was good stuff, And you would've liked it a whole lot more than what I am now writing through my talk to text. Oh well I am giving you six stars! Lol
Comment Written 29-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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Dear Dr. Nad, wow! Your review made me laugh out loud and jump for joy. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words (explaining the kind and encouraging words mysteriously deleted, hehe). I hate it when that happens to me! But seriously, I do appreciate your taking the time to read the story I did not plan to write, but it must have needed writing because that's what came out. Sending good wishes (and watch out for that delete button)!
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You are most welcome! I?m glad I made you jump for joy. I almost jumped for something else when it happened lol
Comment from Jerome Goldberg
Dear Anonymous - WOW! An amazing story and exceedingly well told! I am sure that this was difficult to write and you rose to the challenge. "May her memory always be for a blessing" - Jerry
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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Dear Anonymous - WOW! An amazing story and exceedingly well told! I am sure that this was difficult to write and you rose to the challenge. "May her memory always be for a blessing" - Jerry
Comment Written 29-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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Dear Jerry, thank you so very much for your kind and encouraging review. I did not plan to write that story, but it must have needed writing because that's what came out. It's an interesting experience to look at our memories in retrospect. I hesitated posting it, but I do so with the utmost love for my parents and grandparents. I appreciate your taking the time to read and respond. Sending good wishes!
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is an interesting chapter in your life. I often wonder what secrets there might be in my family, since my mother didn't often speak much about her family. In recent years I discovered some things she told me weren't true. I could have met my grandfather (I had no living grandparents that I knew of when I was born) who hadn't really died until I was ten. It is very true that we often don't know what we don't know. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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This is an interesting chapter in your life. I often wonder what secrets there might be in my family, since my mother didn't often speak much about her family. In recent years I discovered some things she told me weren't true. I could have met my grandfather (I had no living grandparents that I knew of when I was born) who hadn't really died until I was ten. It is very true that we often don't know what we don't know. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2021
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Dear Judy, thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to read my story. I didn't plan on writing about that, but it must have needed writing because that's what came out. Yes, when we begin digging around our family trees, we "just never know" what we might find. I think most people just get through life trying to do the best they can. Sending good wishes your way!