A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 72 "The Truth"Autobiography of abuse
18 total reviews
Comment from Stacey Lynne Wells
This is a very interesting read. I'm glad that your mom finally listened to you and that you told her what happened and what your childhood was like. This book is very interesting. Keep writing.
Rachel
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009
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This is a very interesting read. I'm glad that your mom finally listened to you and that you told her what happened and what your childhood was like. This book is very interesting. Keep writing.
Rachel
Comment Written 13-Nov-2009
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2009
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I was fortunte to have that opportunity; so many do not. Thanks for the great review too.
Comment from medicnate
Nice work with this one. Great job on getting the seal of approval. This chapter, like the others, is very well written. Nice work here.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2009
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Nice work with this one. Great job on getting the seal of approval. This chapter, like the others, is very well written. Nice work here.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 28-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2009
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The last few chapters were the hardest. Required tremendous honesty.
Comment from marion
Hi Smurphgirl
I am so glad that you were finally able to tell your mother had happened. I wish she had acted straight away, protected you but she didn't and will always have to suffer the consequences for that. I am glad that you finished on a note where you both chuckled together. A step closer for you both. I will move onto the next post. The writing is clear, gripping and continues to want me to read further. Marion.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Hi Smurphgirl
I am so glad that you were finally able to tell your mother had happened. I wish she had acted straight away, protected you but she didn't and will always have to suffer the consequences for that. I am glad that you finished on a note where you both chuckled together. A step closer for you both. I will move onto the next post. The writing is clear, gripping and continues to want me to read further. Marion.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you very much. Tomorrow I am posting the last chapter. I hope you like it.
Comment from Deejharrington
All I can think is amazing. Amazing that someone could live through it, that it could happen and does, that people can ignore and lie and call it love, amazed that you can write about it. Thank you for sharing the truth with us, thank you for being strong enough to.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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All I can think is amazing. Amazing that someone could live through it, that it could happen and does, that people can ignore and lie and call it love, amazed that you can write about it. Thank you for sharing the truth with us, thank you for being strong enough to.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you so very much for your heart felt review. I sincerely appreciate your kind words.
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You are welcome
Comment from jodeecee
I needed to go for a walk. I need some fresh air.
either 'needed' in both statements, or rephrase, maybe
I needed some fresh air and went for a walk.
This is the only thing I could find, "awesome" chapter!
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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I needed to go for a walk. I need some fresh air.
either 'needed' in both statements, or rephrase, maybe
I needed some fresh air and went for a walk.
This is the only thing I could find, "awesome" chapter!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you so very much. I already changed the second need to needed. I am glad you liked it.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
What a powerful catharsis takes place in this chapter, Smurphy. The dynamics are amazing as the recapitulation of the opening chapters are revealed. Last sentence should be: I NEEDED some fresh air. Past tense. Otherwise, a totally enthralling read. Great! Seraph
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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What a powerful catharsis takes place in this chapter, Smurphy. The dynamics are amazing as the recapitulation of the opening chapters are revealed. Last sentence should be: I NEEDED some fresh air. Past tense. Otherwise, a totally enthralling read. Great! Seraph
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thankyou very much. As always, I sincerely appreciate your kind words.
Comment from jojosug
Your mum was amazingly brave to confront her own failings and demons after all this time. To tell you to write a book and say it all, was the most profound way of saying "Sorry" you were 'right' and having people know it was her that failed you. I also understand your anger that it took this long. Another excellent chapter.
Jo
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Your mum was amazingly brave to confront her own failings and demons after all this time. To tell you to write a book and say it all, was the most profound way of saying "Sorry" you were 'right' and having people know it was her that failed you. I also understand your anger that it took this long. Another excellent chapter.
Jo
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Yes, my mother had many demons but I admire her strength and ability to step up and accept responsibility for her actions. Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Thesis
This is one of the most moving accounts I've ever read.
I read some Chapters that were very disturbing to me. As a father of two grown girls, it is unfathomable what you had to endure. I had tears through some of your descriptions of what was done to you in previous chapters.
This Chapter with your mom really was emotional. No excuse for her not helping you, but clearly, she was afraid of your dad and probably sacraficed you to save the others from the same fate.
I know it's horrible, I don't have to tell you, but your mom needed help too.
It's hard for me to understand. My wife and daughters are my life. I could never hurt them, in any way.
I'm very upset that you had to experience this in your lifetime, especially as a little girl, and from someone who was supposed to be protecting and nurturing you.
Thank you for telling your story. - Thesis
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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This is one of the most moving accounts I've ever read.
I read some Chapters that were very disturbing to me. As a father of two grown girls, it is unfathomable what you had to endure. I had tears through some of your descriptions of what was done to you in previous chapters.
This Chapter with your mom really was emotional. No excuse for her not helping you, but clearly, she was afraid of your dad and probably sacraficed you to save the others from the same fate.
I know it's horrible, I don't have to tell you, but your mom needed help too.
It's hard for me to understand. My wife and daughters are my life. I could never hurt them, in any way.
I'm very upset that you had to experience this in your lifetime, especially as a little girl, and from someone who was supposed to be protecting and nurturing you.
Thank you for telling your story. - Thesis
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind review and high rating. Getting a 6 has truly made my day.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
This get's better as it goes along,because its progressive and the tempo is so swift,just as it were going on right then and their;a present story instead of a past story,if you will.You are a true survivor in every sense of the word,and then some.Mine went on for fourteen years nonstop.Again your writing is extremely wonderful.Job well done.Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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This get's better as it goes along,because its progressive and the tempo is so swift,just as it were going on right then and their;a present story instead of a past story,if you will.You are a true survivor in every sense of the word,and then some.Mine went on for fourteen years nonstop.Again your writing is extremely wonderful.Job well done.Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thak you so much for your heart felt review.
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You are welcome,Smurphgirl.Cranial Thinker
Comment from WRITER1
Well, at least you finally got it out, I give you credit, I don't think I could have said all that. Your a better and stronger person than me. Good job. Your mother is right a book would heal the situation to some degree.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Well, at least you finally got it out, I give you credit, I don't think I could have said all that. Your a better and stronger person than me. Good job. Your mother is right a book would heal the situation to some degree.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind review. My mother had her demons but I admired her for stepping up and accepting responsibiity for her actions.