Unwanted Dog
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Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Brett,
You did a great job with this part of your story. The dog that no one wants to adopt was a great, but sad, comparison to your plight. I can never imagine how you as a 12 year old felt. Your story keep me engaged from start to finish. Thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
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Brett,
You did a great job with this part of your story. The dog that no one wants to adopt was a great, but sad, comparison to your plight. I can never imagine how you as a 12 year old felt. Your story keep me engaged from start to finish. Thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 07-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Appreciate you taking the time to read it and to write a review.
Comment from Rasmine
This is great writing! It makes me want to write my memoirs.
I wish you luck in this contest. Go get 'em!
I am so sorry that you went through this. My brother and sister were adopted in the 70s -- they were little children, though. You are right. Sad, but true.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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This is great writing! It makes me want to write my memoirs.
I wish you luck in this contest. Go get 'em!
I am so sorry that you went through this. My brother and sister were adopted in the 70s -- they were little children, though. You are right. Sad, but true.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Appreciate your comments, support, and the six stars a whole bunch.
Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
There are more parts to come so I invite you to stay tuned.
Comment from Bill Schott
This and other glimpses of the life of a young person raised in this kind of environment give us pause. How a kid sees him or herself is so important to his interaction with the world.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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This and other glimpses of the life of a young person raised in this kind of environment give us pause. How a kid sees him or herself is so important to his interaction with the world.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Appreciate your comments and support.
You are so right when you say how a kid sees themselves is so important to how they interact with the world.
Comment from Anio
Hi! I looked to see who you are, commenting on my offering and this is what I read of yours. What complex paths and twist and turns lead us to each other in this world, don't you think. Threads of tapestries being woven by "Whoooomm?". And it seems Mr Breughel managed to get us all in one or other of his paintings as well :)
But on ! I must and stop this chatter...... This portion of your autobio, just connects with me so much. I was abandoned by my parents at age 4, only for 9 months... but that abandonment became a lifetime for me, the scars it left still bleed you know. I'm 70 now.
And we've just adopted a puppy from the pound. She doesn't look like a pup, in fact she looks like a fully grown fierce hound. Alsatian and something cross (we think it's dingo ) she's gorgeous and has the Wild in her which we all love and she loves us for taking her out of her concrete cage. She is slowly learning to stop drawing blood and kisses and licks instead :) Anita
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Hi! I looked to see who you are, commenting on my offering and this is what I read of yours. What complex paths and twist and turns lead us to each other in this world, don't you think. Threads of tapestries being woven by "Whoooomm?". And it seems Mr Breughel managed to get us all in one or other of his paintings as well :)
But on ! I must and stop this chatter...... This portion of your autobio, just connects with me so much. I was abandoned by my parents at age 4, only for 9 months... but that abandonment became a lifetime for me, the scars it left still bleed you know. I'm 70 now.
And we've just adopted a puppy from the pound. She doesn't look like a pup, in fact she looks like a fully grown fierce hound. Alsatian and something cross (we think it's dingo ) she's gorgeous and has the Wild in her which we all love and she loves us for taking her out of her concrete cage. She is slowly learning to stop drawing blood and kisses and licks instead :) Anita
Comment Written 02-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come and I do invite you to ride along.
Comment from bookishfabler
I love your story and can't wait until you meet your dad for the first time.
One thing was certain, come what may(,) I would not allow any thoughts of suicide to enter my mind.( don't think you need both "One thing was certain," and "Come what may." I would just choose one, probably the first.)
With multitudes of people milling about(,) it donned on me(,) I needed to find some protection. I didn't care what it was.
hugs Heidi
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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I love your story and can't wait until you meet your dad for the first time.
One thing was certain, come what may(,) I would not allow any thoughts of suicide to enter my mind.( don't think you need both "One thing was certain," and "Come what may." I would just choose one, probably the first.)
With multitudes of people milling about(,) it donned on me(,) I needed to find some protection. I didn't care what it was.
hugs Heidi
Comment Written 01-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.
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looking forward to it.
hugs Heidi
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hi Brett. I wasn't adopted but even so I believe I know something of never being wanted or loved by anyone. Used, abused maybe, but your story makes mine look like I lived in a palace. Your words are striking and put this reader in a very sad mood for your childhood. Take care. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Hi Brett. I wasn't adopted but even so I believe I know something of never being wanted or loved by anyone. Used, abused maybe, but your story makes mine look like I lived in a palace. Your words are striking and put this reader in a very sad mood for your childhood. Take care. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 01-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.
Comment from BOO ghost
Everyone wants adopters to be newborns they can raise the way they want the kid to grow up. This is so true. The misfits and black sheep have no chance. However, older children have emotions and feelings too. BOO has a sympathy bone. the feelings I had back then come back to me in a flood. I felt like a dog in the pound nobody wanted. I can relate. Grammar looks good and so does the presentation. Smooth story to read at your leisure. Love can go a long ways in this earth full of demons and soul-less vessels who do not no what Morales are or their parents. this sticks out: "You never know what neurotic psychopath you might confront. So, you better be prepared for anything."
Yes, you better in these last dark days precluding the coming of the Christ that wil save the christian that call his name. Wish I could end this with a nugget, unfortunately me nuggets are gone -- like the wind.
BOO-riffc!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Everyone wants adopters to be newborns they can raise the way they want the kid to grow up. This is so true. The misfits and black sheep have no chance. However, older children have emotions and feelings too. BOO has a sympathy bone. the feelings I had back then come back to me in a flood. I felt like a dog in the pound nobody wanted. I can relate. Grammar looks good and so does the presentation. Smooth story to read at your leisure. Love can go a long ways in this earth full of demons and soul-less vessels who do not no what Morales are or their parents. this sticks out: "You never know what neurotic psychopath you might confront. So, you better be prepared for anything."
Yes, you better in these last dark days precluding the coming of the Christ that wil save the christian that call his name. Wish I could end this with a nugget, unfortunately me nuggets are gone -- like the wind.
BOO-riffc!
Comment Written 01-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.
Comment from frierajac
Thank you for posting. It reads like the personal story of a famous country music icon. I must say that in our extended family were as many adoptees as natural born.
Dogs elicit more sympathy because they are dumb animals, which clearly you are not.
Very well written
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Thank you for posting. It reads like the personal story of a famous country music icon. I must say that in our extended family were as many adoptees as natural born.
Dogs elicit more sympathy because they are dumb animals, which clearly you are not.
Very well written
Comment Written 30-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.
Comment from Ulla
Yeah, I can see it must be tough for a boy that age to be all alone in the world. You're right, not many want to adopt an older child. I was lucky to be adopted at two and a half. But I think the experience of an orphanage, and having nobody who really cares, will always be with you, however young you are. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Yeah, I can see it must be tough for a boy that age to be all alone in the world. You're right, not many want to adopt an older child. I was lucky to be adopted at two and a half. But I think the experience of an orphanage, and having nobody who really cares, will always be with you, however young you are. Ulla:))
Comment Written 30-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my autobiography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.
Comment from alvina224224
This is so emotional, Brett. Occasionally, I became paranoid during evacuation (WW11) thinking I was unwanted and unloved. The remembered pain was nothing, when compared to that of an older child rejected, as described in your work. My heart goes out to them.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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This is so emotional, Brett. Occasionally, I became paranoid during evacuation (WW11) thinking I was unwanted and unloved. The remembered pain was nothing, when compared to that of an older child rejected, as described in your work. My heart goes out to them.
Comment Written 30-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Glad you enjoyed this portion of my biography.
Much more to come so I invite you to ride along.