A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Things That Go Bump in the Night"Autobiography of abuse
13 total reviews
Comment from medicnate
Riveting chapter. Great job here.
we entered the church as disorganized groups of hooligans parting like the Red Sea as we walked up the isle. (another great line)
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2009
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Riveting chapter. Great job here.
we entered the church as disorganized groups of hooligans parting like the Red Sea as we walked up the isle. (another great line)
~medicnate~
Comment Written 04-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2009
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Thanks. I'm Irish...lengthy, flowery descriptions are genetic.
Comment from Lois Delaney
It's amazing how some of the things you describe actually happened to me. The fainting spells, and one time my parents carried me to their bed because my legs went numb and I couldn't walk. The fainting spells occurred during my marriage.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2009
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It's amazing how some of the things you describe actually happened to me. The fainting spells, and one time my parents carried me to their bed because my legs went numb and I couldn't walk. The fainting spells occurred during my marriage.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2009
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Later on in life I met several people who experienced similar "episodes"...it is interesting how the human mind works. Thanks for the high rating.
Comment from Stacey Lynne Wells
Wow, I wonder what happened. Those must have some serious gaps. Sister Mary doesn't seem to listen very well. You didn't fall asleep. You had a gap. That's why I am so glad I went to a public school.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2009
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Wow, I wonder what happened. Those must have some serious gaps. Sister Mary doesn't seem to listen very well. You didn't fall asleep. You had a gap. That's why I am so glad I went to a public school.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2009
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Thanks. I appreciate your comments and am glad you liked the chapter.
Comment from littlewriter50
I am so engrossed in this story. You tell it in a way that makes the reader want to reach out and hold that little girl and save her from this horrible ordeal. Having suffered PTSD myself, I'm thinking that's what's going on with her? You describe it so well.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2009
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I am so engrossed in this story. You tell it in a way that makes the reader want to reach out and hold that little girl and save her from this horrible ordeal. Having suffered PTSD myself, I'm thinking that's what's going on with her? You describe it so well.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2009
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Thank you for your review. Yes PTSD is a tough critter for a child to deal with, especially at a time no one knew it existed. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from jodeecee
I lay on my bed with my eyes closed, filled with the fear that when I fell asleep I would have another nightmare.
As the voice grew louder, my heart began to beat frantically/,/ pumping fear through every vein in my body. I /suddenly/ felt a cold brush of air against my cheek.
I stepped down onto the sidewalk, a flash of /blinding,/ yellow light exploded in my head. Blinded by the light and unable to see
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2009
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I lay on my bed with my eyes closed, filled with the fear that when I fell asleep I would have another nightmare.
As the voice grew louder, my heart began to beat frantically/,/ pumping fear through every vein in my body. I /suddenly/ felt a cold brush of air against my cheek.
I stepped down onto the sidewalk, a flash of /blinding,/ yellow light exploded in my head. Blinded by the light and unable to see
Comment Written 08-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2009
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I am beginning to sound like a broken record, but I sincerely appreciate your comments and honestly value your opinion.
Comment from Jnetgame
This is a great chapter. Although I have not read your previous chapters, I got a good sense of the main character in this chapter. Just a couple of suggestions:
Whatever had been in the room with me was gone(,) but the terror I felt stayed with me for days.
I could hear her talking to daddy(Daddy,) but I couldn't...
Keep up the great work.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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This is a great chapter. Although I have not read your previous chapters, I got a good sense of the main character in this chapter. Just a couple of suggestions:
Whatever had been in the room with me was gone(,) but the terror I felt stayed with me for days.
I could hear her talking to daddy(Daddy,) but I couldn't...
Keep up the great work.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your suggestions.
Comment from laurelp
I have heard about some of the sisters in a Catholic school. There strange ways of dealing with children. Why they are teachers I will never understand. Nicely written as always.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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I have heard about some of the sisters in a Catholic school. There strange ways of dealing with children. Why they are teachers I will never understand. Nicely written as always.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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Thank you for you kind words. It may be better now but in the past they earned their reputation as being stern, unsympathetic and unqualified.
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
I reckon they became nuns just so they could use their god as an excuse to be spiteful and abuse kids - for the most part. There are one or two decent human beings in nuns habits out there. But they are rare. There must be something about the catholic faith....I can't bring myself to use the capital C! I am continuing to read, as I promised I would in my last review. All credit to you girl. You're brave. Love and blessings. Kat
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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I reckon they became nuns just so they could use their god as an excuse to be spiteful and abuse kids - for the most part. There are one or two decent human beings in nuns habits out there. But they are rare. There must be something about the catholic faith....I can't bring myself to use the capital C! I am continuing to read, as I promised I would in my last review. All credit to you girl. You're brave. Love and blessings. Kat
Comment Written 07-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2009
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Thank you...your comment is precisely why I stated I believed in God but doubted he was a Catholic....again, thank you for your interest.
Comment from carl8447
It is brave for anybody to write something about themselves. It's another to write a whole autobiography on oneself. Good work and I can't wait to read more about your pain.
Carl
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009
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It is brave for anybody to write something about themselves. It's another to write a whole autobiography on oneself. Good work and I can't wait to read more about your pain.
Carl
Comment Written 06-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009
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Thank you for your kind words. Yes, it does take bravery to open up your life for the world to see...warts and all.
Comment from Firefly54
Well written as before, a couple of extra spaces marked here by *.
"escaped from deep * inside my throat"
"Sitting on the front porch *,I watched "
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009
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Well written as before, a couple of extra spaces marked here by *.
"escaped from deep * inside my throat"
"Sitting on the front porch *,I watched "
Comment Written 06-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2009
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Thanks. I appreciate your opinion and can use all the help I can get. Again, thanks