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Feeling misunderstood.10 total reviews
Comment from Judith B.
This is such a clear example of being misunderstood because of age! I love it. I'm out of 6 star ratings--thus the 5.
I think for some people there is a combination of thinking anyone over a certain age has dementia or that their age equals unintelligent. I'm 82 and don't respond well to those people. Maybe I'll write one of my snarky pieces on that subject. This piece shows more patience than I would have had.
I hope you recovered well---in spite of the personnel.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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This is such a clear example of being misunderstood because of age! I love it. I'm out of 6 star ratings--thus the 5.
I think for some people there is a combination of thinking anyone over a certain age has dementia or that their age equals unintelligent. I'm 82 and don't respond well to those people. Maybe I'll write one of my snarky pieces on that subject. This piece shows more patience than I would have had.
I hope you recovered well---in spite of the personnel.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2023
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I gladly accept and thank you for your five stars. I run out those sixes quite often.
I would love to read one of your snarky pieces on ageism. I think more of these stories need to be told.
Again, thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written Flash Fiction story. In my eyes it is a six star. You used very good dialogue and I would not have wanted to be in that ladies position of being misunderstood. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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This is a very well written Flash Fiction story. In my eyes it is a six star. You used very good dialogue and I would not have wanted to be in that ladies position of being misunderstood. Best wishes in the contest. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 20-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much, Teri, for your review and comments and, indeed, for the high honor of a six-star rating--that is greatly appreciated. And, last but not least, for sending your love and blessings.
May you have a creative day.
Comment from F. William Lester
OMG! Eighty is just around the corner and your story sends chills up my spine. The situation makes me a bit angry (not you or your writing, but your character's frustration at the nurse's assumptions). Well done. I reacted to your story, which is what you want the reader to do. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck in the contest. Stay well.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
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OMG! Eighty is just around the corner and your story sends chills up my spine. The situation makes me a bit angry (not you or your writing, but your character's frustration at the nurse's assumptions). Well done. I reacted to your story, which is what you want the reader to do. Thanks for sharing it. Good luck in the contest. Stay well.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023
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Thank you, F. William, for your review and all the stars. I am especially gratified to hear that you reacted to the story. That is excellent feedback and so helpful to me.
Thanks also for the good wishes.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Mary Shifman
That must have been so frustrating. I hate it when we are disregarded or treated as if we don't know what world we're in because we're elderly. It makes me want to throttle them but I'm not the sort.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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That must have been so frustrating. I hate it when we are disregarded or treated as if we don't know what world we're in because we're elderly. It makes me want to throttle them but I'm not the sort.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Mary, for your review, all the stars, and comments. I appreciate your time.
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You are welcome.
Comment from JT traveller
You describe the situation so very well. As an emergency physician I see this happening with nurses at the triage desk all of the time. Apologies to any nurses on here.
As clinicians we must take time to understand our patients needs and illnesses. This writing was a reminder of that.
The trouble is that ageism has crept into the social scene like an anti hero. My husband, 71, and myself, 47, have been married for 22 years. We are currently travelling independently throughout South East Asia and everyone 35 or less treats us like senile geriatrics with no skill in technology. Haha, if only they knew.
If I had 6 stars left they would be yours. I sensed your exasperation as well as your sense of humour.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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You describe the situation so very well. As an emergency physician I see this happening with nurses at the triage desk all of the time. Apologies to any nurses on here.
As clinicians we must take time to understand our patients needs and illnesses. This writing was a reminder of that.
The trouble is that ageism has crept into the social scene like an anti hero. My husband, 71, and myself, 47, have been married for 22 years. We are currently travelling independently throughout South East Asia and everyone 35 or less treats us like senile geriatrics with no skill in technology. Haha, if only they knew.
If I had 6 stars left they would be yours. I sensed your exasperation as well as your sense of humour.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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Thanks, JT traveller, for the insightful and detailed review, all the stars (including the virtual six), and your comments. I appreciate it all.
Your background and past experiences should offer enough material for several books.
Thank you again.
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Haha. I try. Writing is not an easy task as we are all aware.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Outstanding flash fiction, it's so good that I even got frustrated reading it. LOL. I think we've all been in those situations many times where people jump to conclusions without taking time to try and understand the points we are trying to get across. Thanks for sharing. Wish I had a six.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Outstanding flash fiction, it's so good that I even got frustrated reading it. LOL. I think we've all been in those situations many times where people jump to conclusions without taking time to try and understand the points we are trying to get across. Thanks for sharing. Wish I had a six.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Hi, Rick; it is so good to hear from you. I hope you see that, as you suggested, I have started expanding beyond poetry. Not much--but a little. Thanks for all the stars and even the virtual six-star.
May you have a great day.
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Baby steps in the right direction! I'm expecting big things!
Comment from jessizero
I am so glad that this exchange is fictional! I can easily see it happening, though. You did a great job telling the story. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I am so glad that this exchange is fictional! I can easily see it happening, though. You did a great job telling the story. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much, Jessizero, for the review and all the red stars--also for the best wishes.
May you have a productive day.
Comment from lancellot
Interesting flash fiction. I would say senility is shown here or suspected. It sounds more like this hospital hired the dumbest admitting attendant they could find.
Good work, and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Interesting flash fiction. I would say senility is shown here or suspected. It sounds more like this hospital hired the dumbest admitting attendant they could find.
Good work, and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Lancellot, for reading, reviewing, and commenting on my entry. I loved your comment about the hospital's hiring requirements. LOL
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
How frustrating is this! Oh my goodness, this short write speaks volumes to me as to how elderly people are often misunderstood and labelled as senile, how very sad is this. I found this write to be so very poignant and true, and also very sad, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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How frustrating is this! Oh my goodness, this short write speaks volumes to me as to how elderly people are often misunderstood and labelled as senile, how very sad is this. I found this write to be so very poignant and true, and also very sad, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Dolly, for the review and all the red stars. I value your opinions and appreciate the time you took for this review.
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A touching write, much enjoyed x x x
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Understandable. Most things are like that today. We either get a robot asking for information, press 1 for ... etc. or a person on the other side of the world speaking English, more or less, but not knowing what we are saying.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Understandable. Most things are like that today. We either get a robot asking for information, press 1 for ... etc. or a person on the other side of the world speaking English, more or less, but not knowing what we are saying.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thanks, Tom, for your review and all the red stars. I enjoyed your comments too.
