Unutterable Truths
Tread lightly25 total reviews
Comment from Haylee Hemphill
Hello!
You have done a wonderful job at telling your story here. I love the unique names you have used as well. Great job and thanks for sharing!
One Love
Haylee
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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Hello!
You have done a wonderful job at telling your story here. I love the unique names you have used as well. Great job and thanks for sharing!
One Love
Haylee
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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Thank you for your review and kind words, Haylee.
Comment from pome lover
I started not to respond to this because it did make me a sort of uncomfortable, and, to be honest, I was surprised, and unsure as to what to say. You were so nice about my post that you critiqued, and I wanted to reciprocate in the same manner.
This story, though, is a bit confusing to me and I don't want to appear naïve and/or stupid, so I'll just say it is definitely thought provoking. I am curious as to other responses you've received. I'm sure they're better than mine.
Katharine
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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I started not to respond to this because it did make me a sort of uncomfortable, and, to be honest, I was surprised, and unsure as to what to say. You were so nice about my post that you critiqued, and I wanted to reciprocate in the same manner.
This story, though, is a bit confusing to me and I don't want to appear naïve and/or stupid, so I'll just say it is definitely thought provoking. I am curious as to other responses you've received. I'm sure they're better than mine.
Katharine
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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Hi, Katherine, I have no doubt not everyone is going to enjoy the way I embellish and exaggerate, sometimes pushing the limits of reality. I'm happy you responded to my work that's why we are here. Perhaps you will like the next one a bit better. Best, JohnC
Comment from Theodore McDowell
A very interesting story about the dynamics surrounding prejudice against gay people and the ramifications of such actions, both for the gay person in the story and the friend, the coach/father and the other players.
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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A very interesting story about the dynamics surrounding prejudice against gay people and the ramifications of such actions, both for the gay person in the story and the friend, the coach/father and the other players.
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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Thank you, Theodore
Comment from Kim Kinakin Tuckey
This is a really great story. I liked it a lot. I am a football fan and enjoyed reading your take on how things behind the scenes. Coaches and players and the drama that can unfold. Good job!
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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This is a really great story. I liked it a lot. I am a football fan and enjoyed reading your take on how things behind the scenes. Coaches and players and the drama that can unfold. Good job!
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 06-May-2022
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Thank you for your kind review and words, Kim.
Comment from karenina
John... So much to absorb here. Each time I read it through I think I Have a handle on it...but do any of us really understand the layers upon layers of self-denial and bias and cruelty? Labels--if only things were that easy
Good and evil, black and white, moral and immoral. Seems everyone has their own version of justice -- and each has had to sell a bit of his or her soul to get through the night.
Ty's dad. Could he only change by threat and blackmail? If so, has he really changed at all? Ty and Lynx--do they even understand their relationship?
In our world where gender is a continuum, where students are asked to choose, he/him, or she/her, or they -- can we say there is progress?
What if the answer is none of the above? How do we get to unconditional love or acceptance?
I will read this again tomorrow. And again. Each time I am certain I will tease a new perception from your writing. You make me think, care, ponder, reflect...
Whatever tolerance looks like, I want to be more like that!
With every character, I thought "What if that was my boy?" Maybe we all need to ask that question. "Tread lightly" --indeed!
Karenina
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reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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John... So much to absorb here. Each time I read it through I think I Have a handle on it...but do any of us really understand the layers upon layers of self-denial and bias and cruelty? Labels--if only things were that easy
Good and evil, black and white, moral and immoral. Seems everyone has their own version of justice -- and each has had to sell a bit of his or her soul to get through the night.
Ty's dad. Could he only change by threat and blackmail? If so, has he really changed at all? Ty and Lynx--do they even understand their relationship?
In our world where gender is a continuum, where students are asked to choose, he/him, or she/her, or they -- can we say there is progress?
What if the answer is none of the above? How do we get to unconditional love or acceptance?
I will read this again tomorrow. And again. Each time I am certain I will tease a new perception from your writing. You make me think, care, ponder, reflect...
Whatever tolerance looks like, I want to be more like that!
With every character, I thought "What if that was my boy?" Maybe we all need to ask that question. "Tread lightly" --indeed!
Karenina
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-May-2022
reply by the author on 05-May-2022
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Thank you, my friend, this was a hard one to write as some of the names were changed to protect the innocent. Thank you so much for this wonderful review. I'm off to bed. :)
