A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 69 "The Shit Hits the Fan"Autobiography of abuse
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Comment from medicnate
I'm sorry to say this, but you have some really messed up sisters. Was there no way to educate them about dementia. Sheesh, they think your mother and you were crazy, I think they are the ones a few cans short of six pack. This is another masterful chapter, well crafted, I like that you left the letters exactly the way they were. Although, I fear if you use them, won't your sisters come after you for money when you make it big from this book?
Anyway, I have news. One of my stories has been selected to be published in the September issue of SNM Horror Magazine. You'll be able to find it at snmhorrormag.com (OK, get your mind out of the gutter, SNM is the editors initials, hehe) I hope you stop by and check it out. The story is called, Quilty as Charged. You might get a kick out of it. I can't put it on fanstory because no simultaneous publishing is allowed, that's so cool, hehe.
Great read.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
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I'm sorry to say this, but you have some really messed up sisters. Was there no way to educate them about dementia. Sheesh, they think your mother and you were crazy, I think they are the ones a few cans short of six pack. This is another masterful chapter, well crafted, I like that you left the letters exactly the way they were. Although, I fear if you use them, won't your sisters come after you for money when you make it big from this book?
Anyway, I have news. One of my stories has been selected to be published in the September issue of SNM Horror Magazine. You'll be able to find it at snmhorrormag.com (OK, get your mind out of the gutter, SNM is the editors initials, hehe) I hope you stop by and check it out. The story is called, Quilty as Charged. You might get a kick out of it. I can't put it on fanstory because no simultaneous publishing is allowed, that's so cool, hehe.
Great read.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 19-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2009
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I most definitely want to read it. I will check it out today. Thanks for making me laugh. Yes, my sisters all have serious problems, as I clearly did too. But they were not receptive to any input on dementia or willing to listen to anything I had to say. In answer to your questions, I won't have anything problem puting their letters in the book as they were sent to me and my property. I also have the originials should they claim they never wrote them.
Comment from marion
Another chapter completed. Everything is so tragic ... I hope 'mum' gets to move back home. It is like she is the prawn in the middle, and her health is deteriorating at a rapid rate. It's so sad, as this is the prime of her retired life, to be able to kick back and enjoy what life has left to offer in her latter years. Compeeling writing. Marion.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Another chapter completed. Everything is so tragic ... I hope 'mum' gets to move back home. It is like she is the prawn in the middle, and her health is deteriorating at a rapid rate. It's so sad, as this is the prime of her retired life, to be able to kick back and enjoy what life has left to offer in her latter years. Compeeling writing. Marion.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Yes, this was a very difficult time for both of us. I appreciate your heart felt concern and continued enthusiasm for my work.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
Smurphy, this is quite chilling. It reads like a great Greek tragedy--only better. The family dynamics are simply incredible. It is hard to imagine people can be so cruel--especially blood relatives, but perhaps they are the worst of all. Fantastic writing! Seraph
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Smurphy, this is quite chilling. It reads like a great Greek tragedy--only better. The family dynamics are simply incredible. It is hard to imagine people can be so cruel--especially blood relatives, but perhaps they are the worst of all. Fantastic writing! Seraph
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Again, thank you for your kind and encouraging review. I sincerely appreciate your continued interes and encouragement.
Comment from Firefly54
I don't know why i'm reading this backwards... lol. Have to go out shortly, I shouldn't be reading at all... Another gripping chapter, and yes, thank goodness you hung onto the papers...
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I don't know why i'm reading this backwards... lol. Have to go out shortly, I shouldn't be reading at all... Another gripping chapter, and yes, thank goodness you hung onto the papers...
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Again, thank you for your kind words of encouragement.
Comment from adewpearl
torture charges? these letters to you and your mom are horrific - all the back and forth actions and recriminations and evictions and threats - this is just more strain than anyone could take, let alone people who are ill. Brooke
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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torture charges? these letters to you and your mom are horrific - all the back and forth actions and recriminations and evictions and threats - this is just more strain than anyone could take, let alone people who are ill. Brooke
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Yes, it was a pretty tense time for both of us. Thank you for your kind review and high rating.
Comment from jojosug
This is yet another stunning chapter, so full of pain and angst, yet clearly and crisply written. Dementia an d all it throws up, is such a painful and difficult issue to deal with, you conveyed that clearly.
Jo
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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This is yet another stunning chapter, so full of pain and angst, yet clearly and crisply written. Dementia an d all it throws up, is such a painful and difficult issue to deal with, you conveyed that clearly.
Jo
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from jodeecee
I saw nothing to correct in this chapter. I can really feel through those emails how sick they are. It makes me frustrated! good job!
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I saw nothing to correct in this chapter. I can really feel through those emails how sick they are. It makes me frustrated! good job!
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you. I not only kept the email, they are still on my computer. I was always afraid they would say I had witten them myselves. Nothing like being paranoid. AGain, thanks for the high rating.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
Isn't it so wonderful when you can understand why certain family members act the way they do,it makes you feel sad for them,with a kind a wish you could tie them down long enough for you to get through to them so you can feel better about everything.I could sense an air of I am so over this,its not about me,its about our mother now can we just band together for her sake.Going home rang bells as well,a new beginning is coming in a very big way.Again,Smurphgirl job extremely well done.Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Isn't it so wonderful when you can understand why certain family members act the way they do,it makes you feel sad for them,with a kind a wish you could tie them down long enough for you to get through to them so you can feel better about everything.I could sense an air of I am so over this,its not about me,its about our mother now can we just band together for her sake.Going home rang bells as well,a new beginning is coming in a very big way.Again,Smurphgirl job extremely well done.Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Again, you hit the nail on the head. It was no longer about me. My mother neede and I needed to be there with her. Thank you for getting the ponit. I sincerely appreciat your kind and astute review!
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You are so very welcome,Smurphgirl.Cranial Thinker
Comment from laurelp
Families! It is so sad that your sisters are so twisted by what your father did that they are unable to distinguish reality. Their hatred is also aimed at themselves as well. They are in great need of mental help as were you, but you seem to be the only one that realized it.
I did my best to comfort Mom. - this line is a repeat of one only two lines above. It needs to be changed or removed. Other then that, all is well.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Families! It is so sad that your sisters are so twisted by what your father did that they are unable to distinguish reality. Their hatred is also aimed at themselves as well. They are in great need of mental help as were you, but you seem to be the only one that realized it.
I did my best to comfort Mom. - this line is a repeat of one only two lines above. It needs to be changed or removed. Other then that, all is well.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thak you for you kind review. I also appreciate your keen eye and will look over that section again.
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
You know, Valerie, both you and your mother suffered most terribly at the hands of women who knew you were not lying, and who could not handle how you rose above what had been done to you to be a support for your mother. I cannot understand how you got through all this in one piece and sane...you are obviously very sane by the way!
Great writing.
Warmest wishes
Kat
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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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You know, Valerie, both you and your mother suffered most terribly at the hands of women who knew you were not lying, and who could not handle how you rose above what had been done to you to be a support for your mother. I cannot understand how you got through all this in one piece and sane...you are obviously very sane by the way!
Great writing.
Warmest wishes
Kat
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Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thank you. Actually when I was hospitalized I asked my doctor if he thought I was crazy, obviously his answer was no. I immediately asked him to put it in writing...he laughed and did what I asked. He wrote it on a prescription pad, it says, "I, Dr. P declare on this day, this hour, and this moment in time, that Valerie Jean Murphy is sane." He said he could only speak for that specific moment in time since he could legally predict the future. Not many people have such a declaration. I am quite proud of mine. Thak you fo the kind review.