Regret
Man fighting for sobriety and family.12 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I've just seen this ... how come I missed it? This story is so true for those who 'reluctantly' go to AA, not believing they need to be there, but doing it for ???? It takes a while before they will accept the truth and finally admit what they are. By that time, they will have lost all they loved. This is a fabulous story, Gretchen, and I wish you lots of luck in the contest.
Will you continue? I'd like to know if he succeeds. Good luck! Love and hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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I've just seen this ... how come I missed it? This story is so true for those who 'reluctantly' go to AA, not believing they need to be there, but doing it for ???? It takes a while before they will accept the truth and finally admit what they are. By that time, they will have lost all they loved. This is a fabulous story, Gretchen, and I wish you lots of luck in the contest.
Will you continue? I'd like to know if he succeeds. Good luck! Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 01-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2023
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Once I finish Terry Joe and Coffee With Iris, I will start posting Regret. Thank you for this splendid review. Gretchen
Comment from Ric Myworld
I'm sure this one will hit home for a lot of people, not just the users, but those whose flames have or their mates have flickered out. But like they say, "If you can't be with the one you love; then, love the one you're with.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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I'm sure this one will hit home for a lot of people, not just the users, but those whose flames have or their mates have flickered out. But like they say, "If you can't be with the one you love; then, love the one you're with.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2023
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Thanks, Ric. I'm glad you liked the story. Thanks for the feedback. Gretchen
Comment from jmdg1954
Denial. Every addicts cross to bear.
They never have the problem. It's always someone else or something else that causes it to occur over and over and over.
Gretchen. This is very well written and kept my attention.
Keep it going...
John
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Denial. Every addicts cross to bear.
They never have the problem. It's always someone else or something else that causes it to occur over and over and over.
Gretchen. This is very well written and kept my attention.
Keep it going...
John
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Thank you, John. I will start posting this as soon as either of my other Teo books end. Thank you so much for the glowing review and the six. Gretchen
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Seems like Marshall is going to have to go to a lot of meetings before he realizes he is an alcoholic just like the rest of them. He certainly hasn't got the right attitude, but does he love his wife enough to really change. I wonder what happened with his son's basketball coach that he thinks there was a problem. He doesn't seem to think changing for his son makes any difference. This is a well-written story that holds a reader's attention.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Seems like Marshall is going to have to go to a lot of meetings before he realizes he is an alcoholic just like the rest of them. He certainly hasn't got the right attitude, but does he love his wife enough to really change. I wonder what happened with his son's basketball coach that he thinks there was a problem. He doesn't seem to think changing for his son makes any difference. This is a well-written story that holds a reader's attention.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Thank you, Carol. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Yes, Marshall is going to face a tough road. Hope he can face himself. Gretchen
Comment from Sankey
Well done! I hope you do well in the contest. My father was an alcoholic. He used to make homebrew for years. I did like his home made Ginger beer, though.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Well done! I hope you do well in the contest. My father was an alcoholic. He used to make homebrew for years. I did like his home made Ginger beer, though.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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My dad was a high functioning one. Couldn't just have one. Thank you! Gretchen
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent. What a great first chapter. Already I want more but you have two others on the go. You sat the right amount to make us want to know more, and whether he will succeed. How much does he want to succeed? More than he likes the taste of the drink? What will happen re Charla? Will they end up together? Tantalising first chapter. Best wishes.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Excellent. What a great first chapter. Already I want more but you have two others on the go. You sat the right amount to make us want to know more, and whether he will succeed. How much does he want to succeed? More than he likes the taste of the drink? What will happen re Charla? Will they end up together? Tantalising first chapter. Best wishes.
Wendy
Comment Written 18-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much. I won't start posting this until after I finish either Terry Joe's story or Coffee With Iris. Thanks so much. Gretchen
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I like it. I think it is a book that many would be interested in. Alcohol and drugs are a big problem in our society. The alcoholic is always in denial, they don't have a problem it
always someone else's problem thinking they have a problem. LOL. Good luck in the contest, Gretchen. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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I like it. I think it is a book that many would be interested in. Alcohol and drugs are a big problem in our society. The alcoholic is always in denial, they don't have a problem it
always someone else's problem thinking they have a problem. LOL. Good luck in the contest, Gretchen. Nancy:)
Comment Written 18-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2023
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You remember The 'Shine Baby? This is the abusive father's story. Thanks so much Nancy. I appreciate your feedback. Gretchen
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
You have a lot of dismal threads in this first chapter of your book, and yet the tone doesn't particularly match with these dull lines. I don't know whether this is coincidental, or whether you are taking us somewhere specific with this. kay
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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You have a lot of dismal threads in this first chapter of your book, and yet the tone doesn't particularly match with these dull lines. I don't know whether this is coincidental, or whether you are taking us somewhere specific with this. kay
Comment Written 18-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much. Any suggestions for improving. Gretchen
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I'm not sure. If you turn the tone down to match the subject it will come across as very grim and could be unappealing. Keeping it slightly upbeat is probably best for now. k
Comment from royowen
Yep, this is what really happens, but when God asked me to stop I did. But I do understand, I told a man once he had a problem gambling, I know all the signs, he replied, "You have a problem, I don't" his behaviour was the classic symptoms of unrepentant addiction, I knew then someone addicted has to face his problem and admit it to himself, well done, Gretchen, blessings Roy
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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Yep, this is what really happens, but when God asked me to stop I did. But I do understand, I told a man once he had a problem gambling, I know all the signs, he replied, "You have a problem, I don't" his behaviour was the classic symptoms of unrepentant addiction, I knew then someone addicted has to face his problem and admit it to himself, well done, Gretchen, blessings Roy
Typo : Figure out the easiest place (to) sit...
Comment Written 18-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Thanks, Roy. I have a friend who is an alcoholic. Loses days at a time. Still doesn't see a problem. Thanks so much for this. Gretchen
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Yep, I know
Comment from JSD
Been there. And this is all so true. I can't imagine you know but if you don't then this is all the more impressive. You're churning it out at the moment! This is too painful to read. I want Gertrude back. X
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Been there. And this is all so true. I can't imagine you know but if you don't then this is all the more impressive. You're churning it out at the moment! This is too painful to read. I want Gertrude back. X
Comment Written 18-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Gert and Iris will be back. This was a entry for the first chapter contest. I have two other books going so I'll have to wait to post more. Anything that doesn't seem authentic, please let me know. Gretchen