A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 47 "Losing My Mind"Autobiography of abuse
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Comment from JanPerry
Hi, I was hoping the story was fiction, then I read your notes above.
This is a very disturbing story, I am still hoping it is all fiction.
You know its impossible to avoid the bond with Father and daughter. I have this same bond with father but I always avoided any physical closeness. We both did this.
I am sorry for your pain in this regard. There is a lot of help out there. Psychology with a Lady not a man as women are more sympathetic than men. But the bond between father and daughter will always be there, its not your fault and never will be.
Jan.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015
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Hi, I was hoping the story was fiction, then I read your notes above.
This is a very disturbing story, I am still hoping it is all fiction.
You know its impossible to avoid the bond with Father and daughter. I have this same bond with father but I always avoided any physical closeness. We both did this.
I am sorry for your pain in this regard. There is a lot of help out there. Psychology with a Lady not a man as women are more sympathetic than men. But the bond between father and daughter will always be there, its not your fault and never will be.
Jan.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2015
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Thanks for the kind words. There is no bond between my father and me. That died a long, long time ago. I have come a long way and have come to terms with that part of my life. Sadly, the book is autobiographical and 100 percent true.
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So sorry to learn this about you ..
Comment from medicnate
Again, flawless execution. The reality of the black outs seems to be catching her quickly. Unfortunate that she has now started saying things that could get her in trouble. Nice work here.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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Again, flawless execution. The reality of the black outs seems to be catching her quickly. Unfortunate that she has now started saying things that could get her in trouble. Nice work here.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 11-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009
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It was inevitable. I'm sure the stress accounted for the increase in frequency. Thanks for the high rating.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
Hi Smurphy,
Another wonderful chapter! The saga of your protagonist is moving. Just one nit, in the first opening paragraph, the word "perpetuated" is used. I think the word you're searching for is "perpetrated." Otherwise, a truly exceptional chapter.
Seraph
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2009
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Hi Smurphy,
Another wonderful chapter! The saga of your protagonist is moving. Just one nit, in the first opening paragraph, the word "perpetuated" is used. I think the word you're searching for is "perpetrated." Otherwise, a truly exceptional chapter.
Seraph
Comment Written 13-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2009
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Yup...perpetrated is the word. Again, thanks for the help and kind review.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
You have captured the rawness of the emotion that one continues to have to go through after something like that happens.I don`t know exactly whats past being livid,but I do know it wrecks the whole body.Job extremely well done.Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2009
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You have captured the rawness of the emotion that one continues to have to go through after something like that happens.I don`t know exactly whats past being livid,but I do know it wrecks the whole body.Job extremely well done.Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 13-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your awesome review. I truly and sincerely value your opinion.
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You are very welcomed Smurphgirl.
Comment from WRITER1
An excellently written, life story, I know this is a hard thing to write about but it will help to get everything that has haunted you our. Great job on this.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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An excellently written, life story, I know this is a hard thing to write about but it will help to get everything that has haunted you our. Great job on this.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your comments.
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Oh dear. Whatever can I say? I feel so enraged for Valerie. I'm not surprised she has turned to drink, and as for telling her sisters she has leukaemia - again, I can't find any blame to throw upon her. I really cannot think of anything to say!
Your writing is of good standard in this chapter. I found no SpaG.
Warmest wishes
Kat
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Oh dear. Whatever can I say? I feel so enraged for Valerie. I'm not surprised she has turned to drink, and as for telling her sisters she has leukaemia - again, I can't find any blame to throw upon her. I really cannot think of anything to say!
Your writing is of good standard in this chapter. I found no SpaG.
Warmest wishes
Kat
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Thank you very much for your kind review. It is strange to write about yourself...warts and all. But I made a promise when I started this book, to be truthful. Again, thank you for your high rating.
Comment from laurelp
It is a shame you can't remember the blackout times. Life without continuity is hell. You have no references, no points of origin. It amazes me that you have written this book. Because it does have origins and continuity. I don't know what else to say right now.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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It is a shame you can't remember the blackout times. Life without continuity is hell. You have no references, no points of origin. It amazes me that you have written this book. Because it does have origins and continuity. I don't know what else to say right now.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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You are right, without a reference, or point of origin I was often floating from one episode to another. It is a frightening and disconcerting feeling, difficlt to describe. Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from jodeecee
Again, great work. I only found this one small error. just a space before the comma.
with a cruel vengeance/, /space /,/forcing me to relive
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Again, great work. I only found this one small error. just a space before the comma.
with a cruel vengeance/, /space /,/forcing me to relive
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Thank you again for your help. I am pleased you liked this chapter.
Comment from ladybird
I felt like crying when I read this.What a terrible time to go through, and feeling as though you had no one to turn to. I've only read a couple chapters of your story, but I'm so pleased that you managed to pull through the mental nightmare you must have suffered.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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I felt like crying when I read this.What a terrible time to go through, and feeling as though you had no one to turn to. I've only read a couple chapters of your story, but I'm so pleased that you managed to pull through the mental nightmare you must have suffered.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind and empathetic review. I've come a long way. Without giving way secets...it actually has a happy ending. Just takes a while to get there.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from jlsavell
Smurphgirl, you say this is a boigraphical story. This is compelling to say the least, but more than that it is extremely courageous to write of one's frailites, shortcomings and mistakes. I applaud you..another great chapter..jlsavell
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Smurphgirl, you say this is a boigraphical story. This is compelling to say the least, but more than that it is extremely courageous to write of one's frailites, shortcomings and mistakes. I applaud you..another great chapter..jlsavell
Comment Written 12-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2009
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Thank you very much for your kind and encouaging words. I don't know if brave is the correct word, but I felt that if I was going to tell the true story, I needed to be comepletly honest, especially about myself. Again, thank you.