A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 24 "Lee"Autobiography of abuse
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Comment from MsRefusenik
Looking to Lee as a way out shows the degree of your absolute desperation. The way your family teamed up and betrayed you is soul killing. I can't believe you don't have 50 other mental illness diagnoses in your history. I am so very sorry that all of this happened to you. Where was God anyhow? Didn't Jesus say "Woe" unto those who messed with the innocent young children? Where was Jesus? Where was one decent, caring, compassionate adult in your life? Not a priest, not a teacher, not a neighbor... No one. It's so incredible.
I hadn't planned to read it all in one night, but it's 3:15 a.m. and I can't stop clicking the pages. You must get this published to help other Valeries who feel all alone in their hopeless predictaments. I will pray that you do. I certainly hope your father comes to some dreadful end sometime soon.
Love, Maryellen
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009
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Looking to Lee as a way out shows the degree of your absolute desperation. The way your family teamed up and betrayed you is soul killing. I can't believe you don't have 50 other mental illness diagnoses in your history. I am so very sorry that all of this happened to you. Where was God anyhow? Didn't Jesus say "Woe" unto those who messed with the innocent young children? Where was Jesus? Where was one decent, caring, compassionate adult in your life? Not a priest, not a teacher, not a neighbor... No one. It's so incredible.
I hadn't planned to read it all in one night, but it's 3:15 a.m. and I can't stop clicking the pages. You must get this published to help other Valeries who feel all alone in their hopeless predictaments. I will pray that you do. I certainly hope your father comes to some dreadful end sometime soon.
Love, Maryellen
Comment Written 20-Jun-2009
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2009
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Sorry, you made me laugh! I cannot tell how many ways I thought of to do away with my Father, mother and sisters!!! Thanks God I didn't follow through!
Comment from medicnate
And the abuse continues. It is strange how abused children often end up in abusive relationships later in life. I often wonder about that.
Great chapter.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2009
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And the abuse continues. It is strange how abused children often end up in abusive relationships later in life. I often wonder about that.
Great chapter.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 05-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2009
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That is very true. I honestly don't know the answer other than it may be they think that is just the way it is. My younger sisters both married drunks and abusive men, both said they thought they could change them. But you are right, it becomes a cycle for many.
Comment from Lois Delaney
Abuse is a cycle. You marry the abuser who abused you when you were a child. I don't know whether that makes sense. I married my mother. My husband is controlling, like my mother, mean, like my mother, and so on. Isn't it strange how these things work?
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2009
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Abuse is a cycle. You marry the abuser who abused you when you were a child. I don't know whether that makes sense. I married my mother. My husband is controlling, like my mother, mean, like my mother, and so on. Isn't it strange how these things work?
Comment Written 07-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2009
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Yes, I understand completely. You marry what you have become used to. Each of my sisters chose obnoxious, unsympathetic, drunks. None were sexual deviants, but idiots just the same.
Comment from Stacey Lynne Wells
Wow I can't believe your father lied to him. That's very wrong. He seems to be a big time womanizer and I'm glad he's out of your life. I hope to see this issue resolved!
Rachel
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
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Wow I can't believe your father lied to him. That's very wrong. He seems to be a big time womanizer and I'm glad he's out of your life. I hope to see this issue resolved!
Rachel
Comment Written 21-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
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Thank you. Resolution is in the picture, it just takes a long time....
Comment from Max Edon
I enjoyed reading this chapter. It was very tense and gripping. I was very shocked to read that this isn't fiction. It is very realistic.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2009
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I enjoyed reading this chapter. It was very tense and gripping. I was very shocked to read that this isn't fiction. It is very realistic.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2009
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Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your opinion. Yes, it is a true story.
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You are welcome!
Comment from jodeecee
If I had another 6 I would have rated you 6 on this. excellent job, and your art is fabulous. all of the pictures you've posted have a unique look, you can tell you've done them, -what is it called, I'm at a loss for words, heh... But you've got a unique technique. I really love this one.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2009
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If I had another 6 I would have rated you 6 on this. excellent job, and your art is fabulous. all of the pictures you've posted have a unique look, you can tell you've done them, -what is it called, I'm at a loss for words, heh... But you've got a unique technique. I really love this one.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2009
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Thank you. I look forward to your comments. My art teacher calls my work unique and says he likes my style...even he hasn't figured out what to call it. The one I painted for this chapter is more whimsical but it is one of my favorites...I remember thinking I looked like Cinderella and it broke my heart when he walked out...his loss.
Comment from laurelp
How sad, but I can understand. That is the only way you were brought up to understand love. There are other kind and gentle people out there. I can only hope that somehow you exposed your parents for what they are. But, don't tell me. Let me keep reading. You writing is very well done. If there are errors, I don't see them. I am too involved with the story.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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How sad, but I can understand. That is the only way you were brought up to understand love. There are other kind and gentle people out there. I can only hope that somehow you exposed your parents for what they are. But, don't tell me. Let me keep reading. You writing is very well done. If there are errors, I don't see them. I am too involved with the story.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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Thank you. I appreciate your opinion. I won't tell you what happens other than I lived a full, complicated and very interesting life.
Comment from yachtworknz
Smurphgirl-Powerful piece. This is a good read all in all. The photo of you(?) as a child is striking. Almost scarry looking into the big eyes.
You might check out Rage-375 Words in my portfolio to see where this type of relationship proceeds.
Cheers
Scott
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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Smurphgirl-Powerful piece. This is a good read all in all. The photo of you(?) as a child is striking. Almost scarry looking into the big eyes.
You might check out Rage-375 Words in my portfolio to see where this type of relationship proceeds.
Cheers
Scott
Comment Written 19-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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Than you for you kind words. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
Good Lord, Smurph! Incredible writing. Just incredible. The story is riviting and the characters so well developed and authentic. Emotionally, this story is excruciating. Brava!
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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Good Lord, Smurph! Incredible writing. Just incredible. The story is riviting and the characters so well developed and authentic. Emotionally, this story is excruciating. Brava!
Comment Written 19-Feb-2009
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2009
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Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your opinion. Hate to say, but it only gets worse....