The Shame, Hurt, and Wrestling
3,400 words. Another Rabbit, Allen, and Roy adventure.12 total reviews
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Mike,
How've you been?
Your story is interesting; I loved Andre the Giant, the Rock and Hulk Hogan - 'til he announced he was republican. Wrestling is another form of legal assault, like boxing. But , I'm a little ashamed to say it's also entertaining.
Your story is about abuse; you have the reader's empathy for the Rabbit.
I believe in forgiveness; but it would be difficult in Rabbit's case, because his mom is a repeat offender.
A very sad story, Mike. I hope things get better for Michael.
Have a great weekend, Mike,
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Mike,
How've you been?
Your story is interesting; I loved Andre the Giant, the Rock and Hulk Hogan - 'til he announced he was republican. Wrestling is another form of legal assault, like boxing. But , I'm a little ashamed to say it's also entertaining.
Your story is about abuse; you have the reader's empathy for the Rabbit.
I believe in forgiveness; but it would be difficult in Rabbit's case, because his mom is a repeat offender.
A very sad story, Mike. I hope things get better for Michael.
Have a great weekend, Mike,
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 03-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2024
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Hi, Cindy. Healing takes time. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Mike,
I love your tale of adventure for three young boys in Xenia. It seems Rabbit recently received quite a beating from his mother with an extension cord. He's working on forgiveness, but she is not. She's got a new boyfriend, Bill, who she's acting up a bit with.
A great description of the wrestling matches. I felt like I was there, and through the eyes of someone who was. It was very exciting.
Thanks for your tale!
Rhonda
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi Mike,
I love your tale of adventure for three young boys in Xenia. It seems Rabbit recently received quite a beating from his mother with an extension cord. He's working on forgiveness, but she is not. She's got a new boyfriend, Bill, who she's acting up a bit with.
A great description of the wrestling matches. I felt like I was there, and through the eyes of someone who was. It was very exciting.
Thanks for your tale!
Rhonda
Comment Written 20-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Rhonda. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Chi Phan
What a captivating read with the mood and the characters coming through clearly in each scene. You make it very easy to empathise with Rabbit. Reading the story feels like watching a movie!
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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What a captivating read with the mood and the characters coming through clearly in each scene. You make it very easy to empathise with Rabbit. Reading the story feels like watching a movie!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from GWHARGIS
Even if Gloria is only in a good mood because of a new boyfriend, at least Rabbit has a good time. This was a good long extension of the tale. I really enjoy this coming of age story. Gretchen
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Even if Gloria is only in a good mood because of a new boyfriend, at least Rabbit has a good time. This was a good long extension of the tale. I really enjoy this coming of age story. Gretchen
Comment Written 18-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Gretchen. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from joann r romei
I love this little boy and his friends, he has a good soul and wanted to forgive, unfortunately the mom had her stubborn views and was harsh. No errors noted.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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I love this little boy and his friends, he has a good soul and wanted to forgive, unfortunately the mom had her stubborn views and was harsh. No errors noted.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Joann. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from estory
We all need an escape from reality now and then, and that's the theme of this post to me. I thought you did a good job of describing Rabbit's bitter feelings to his mom, his attempt at forgiving her, and his determination to get away on that bike. The sense of freedom you describe has us soaring with Rabbit there. The night at the wrestling match, though it seems planned as an outing for Rabbit's mother and her new love interest, turns out to be another great escape for him and his friends. estory
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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We all need an escape from reality now and then, and that's the theme of this post to me. I thought you did a good job of describing Rabbit's bitter feelings to his mom, his attempt at forgiving her, and his determination to get away on that bike. The sense of freedom you describe has us soaring with Rabbit there. The night at the wrestling match, though it seems planned as an outing for Rabbit's mother and her new love interest, turns out to be another great escape for him and his friends. estory
Comment Written 18-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from nomi338
I remember those wrestlers. I watched them as a kid also. I gre up in Detroit and me and my best bud Billy used to watch guys like Dick the Bruiser, the sheik, Bobo Brazil and others. You certainly brought back some great memories with this great story. I cannot thank you enough.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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I remember those wrestlers. I watched them as a kid also. I gre up in Detroit and me and my best bud Billy used to watch guys like Dick the Bruiser, the sheik, Bobo Brazil and others. You certainly brought back some great memories with this great story. I cannot thank you enough.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hello, my friend. I remember Dick the Bruiser and so many others. That's the fun of these stories, remembering. Thank you for your kind words and shiny six stars. They are deeply appreciated!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Madeleine Mardis
pappa55mike, this is a really interesting story! And I feel like I've just been to a wrestling match! You captured the whole atmosphere of everything so well! I want to read more! Yesterday I reviewed this, and I made a mistake in the I said I rarely got a swat on my behind. I meant to add, when out in public! At home, different story! But nothing like Rabbit, poor kid!! Maddy
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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pappa55mike, this is a really interesting story! And I feel like I've just been to a wrestling match! You captured the whole atmosphere of everything so well! I want to read more! Yesterday I reviewed this, and I made a mistake in the I said I rarely got a swat on my behind. I meant to add, when out in public! At home, different story! But nothing like Rabbit, poor kid!! Maddy
Comment Written 18-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Madeleine. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Earl Corp
I was kind of lost, not having read any of the prior installments. I liked the story. Maybe you can put a cast of characters in your author's notes.thank you fr sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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I was kind of lost, not having read any of the prior installments. I liked the story. Maybe you can put a cast of characters in your author's notes.thank you fr sharing.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Earl. Thank you for your kind words and help with this story. It deeply appreciated! Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from Liz O'Neill
The reader is going to be drawn in because we don't really know what's going on we don't know what what happened. We will stay with it till we find it out. I have anxiety just thinking of him standing there. Last night I watched Netflix with the the story of the new fellow that's going to be Trump's vice President. What a violent situation that was. So stay at standing here or sitting or watching this boy stand near his mother makes me nervous. I have a whole different viewpoint and perspective on forgiveness I can tell you about it someday but it's a little long.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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The reader is going to be drawn in because we don't really know what's going on we don't know what what happened. We will stay with it till we find it out. I have anxiety just thinking of him standing there. Last night I watched Netflix with the the story of the new fellow that's going to be Trump's vice President. What a violent situation that was. So stay at standing here or sitting or watching this boy stand near his mother makes me nervous. I have a whole different viewpoint and perspective on forgiveness I can tell you about it someday but it's a little long.
Comment Written 17-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2024
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Hi, Liz. Thank you for your kind words!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
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