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Monologue trilogy: Down Syndrome speaks30 total reviews
Comment from George Anderson
Pfff. That is some loaded stuff. I felt angry alongside the mom Susan then I felt in a way sympathetic to the dad. I understood his reasoning. Dare I say agree with him until I read Cindy her perspective. She is a human being no matter what and deserves a life, but at what cost. This captures the abortion rights and wrongs perfectly.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Pfff. That is some loaded stuff. I felt angry alongside the mom Susan then I felt in a way sympathetic to the dad. I understood his reasoning. Dare I say agree with him until I read Cindy her perspective. She is a human being no matter what and deserves a life, but at what cost. This captures the abortion rights and wrongs perfectly.
Comment Written 13-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Sorry for the delay, George--trying to catch up here! I'm pleased you felt this piece presented all sides fairly. I didn't think I conveyed a balanced view considering where my sympathies lie--but I try to step back and let my people speak for themselves. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Lil' Mormon Boy
A very well written script.
It is filled with a beautiful story of love and pure devotion to a child of down syndrome.
So much heart in the piece.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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A very well written script.
It is filled with a beautiful story of love and pure devotion to a child of down syndrome.
So much heart in the piece.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 15-Mar-2020
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Sorry for the delay--trying to catch up here. Usually I work backwards but this time I'm tending to first things first. Your turn! So pleased that you enjoyed my piece. Cheers. LIZ
Comment from JudyE
Very interesting reading and you've captured the speech patterns well I think. The father certainly comes over as callous and uncaring. I think this would work well as three monologues on stage. Well done.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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Very interesting reading and you've captured the speech patterns well I think. The father certainly comes over as callous and uncaring. I think this would work well as three monologues on stage. Well done.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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Thanks Judy. For the sake of "fairness," I let the father speak his piece--which didn't help his case any, for sure. Nick the Dick indeed!
Cheers. LIZ
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
Great story. The mother did right and taught Cindy in a most positive way. Children are a blessing from the Lord and if we can look at this situation that way, then everything will work out well like it did with Cindy.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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Great story. The mother did right and taught Cindy in a most positive way. Children are a blessing from the Lord and if we can look at this situation that way, then everything will work out well like it did with Cindy.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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You again! So glad you appreciated the story. Cheers for Cindy! And same from me to you. LIZ
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No need to answer me. We are on the same wave length. ha ha Really.
Comment from RodG
This script was unsettling. I could easily understand where each character was coming from. Hearing each's thoughts is interesting and there is plenty of conflict. I think you've done well to give Susan, Nick, and Cindy unique voices.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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This script was unsettling. I could easily understand where each character was coming from. Hearing each's thoughts is interesting and there is plenty of conflict. I think you've done well to give Susan, Nick, and Cindy unique voices.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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Thank you Rod. I let each take the stage in turn--then I sit back and take dictation. I never fail to be surprised by what they say! Cheers. LIZ
Comment from royowen
I like the way you've structured this, in three episodes, and from three different perspectives. Abortion to me isn't really an option, one has to make a stance as to what one believes, whether the foetus is a "real" person or not, or it's OK, I think it is, but then... and then if the child is handicapped or not, Difficult decision, but we never had to make that choice, we had two healthy girls. Beautifully written, excellent job, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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I like the way you've structured this, in three episodes, and from three different perspectives. Abortion to me isn't really an option, one has to make a stance as to what one believes, whether the foetus is a "real" person or not, or it's OK, I think it is, but then... and then if the child is handicapped or not, Difficult decision, but we never had to make that choice, we had two healthy girls. Beautifully written, excellent job, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 09-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2020
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Thank you Roy. I let each take the stage in turn--then I sit back and take dictation. I never fail to be surprised by what they say! Cheers. LIZ
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Well done
Comment from estory
I loved it. I thought you dove right into controversy, and asked some tough questions, and this came off boiling over with emotion. I loved how you told the story in all three facets, from the mother's point of view, the man's, and the child's. We come away from the detailed, stream of consciousness narratives of each with a strong sense of the mother's determination to love her baby, no matter what; the father's rationalization of his attempts to divest himself of parental responsibility, and the powerful assertions of the baby herself, and her challenged, but valid life. We see all the arguments here, to end challenged pregnancies to 'protect the integrity of the health care system' or 'convenience', but this comes off as powerfully pro-life, as we see Cindy articulating her life despite all the labels placed on her. One of the best pieces I have read on Fanstory in a long time. estory
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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I loved it. I thought you dove right into controversy, and asked some tough questions, and this came off boiling over with emotion. I loved how you told the story in all three facets, from the mother's point of view, the man's, and the child's. We come away from the detailed, stream of consciousness narratives of each with a strong sense of the mother's determination to love her baby, no matter what; the father's rationalization of his attempts to divest himself of parental responsibility, and the powerful assertions of the baby herself, and her challenged, but valid life. We see all the arguments here, to end challenged pregnancies to 'protect the integrity of the health care system' or 'convenience', but this comes off as powerfully pro-life, as we see Cindy articulating her life despite all the labels placed on her. One of the best pieces I have read on Fanstory in a long time. estory
Comment Written 22-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2020
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I am floored by this review. For your time, your attention, and your glowing tribute, I say: Six stars--right back at you. Cheers. Liz
Comment from Mr.write_4u
I really enjoyed reading this. It is a sad story, but it is a fact of life. I have first hand knowledge in this subject. You kept my interest consistently throughout. Thank you for sharing.
Happy writing,
Larry
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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I really enjoyed reading this. It is a sad story, but it is a fact of life. I have first hand knowledge in this subject. You kept my interest consistently throughout. Thank you for sharing.
Happy writing,
Larry
Comment Written 18-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2020
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Thank you Larry. I am please that you liked the piece. Sad story, indeed. Fortunately, for me, this is fiction. Sorry not so much for you.
Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Rikki66
To begin nick is an ass! A child is a child, a special child is a challenge and a reward. The reward of the love from a child is worth all the challenges.
RikkiLXVI
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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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To begin nick is an ass! A child is a child, a special child is a challenge and a reward. The reward of the love from a child is worth all the challenges.
RikkiLXVI
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Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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Geee---Rikki---hmmm, your name sounds familiar...
Indeed, I agree that Nick sure is a...well, it is the D-word that came to Susan's mind (via mine). It would be a challenge indeed to make Nick likeable--what does comes easily is to just let him run his eloquent mouth and thus justify himself so convincingly (to himself, that is). Cheers. LIZ
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There is no way to make Nick likeable even with all his excuses.
Rikki
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There is no way to make Nick likeable even with all his excuses.
Rikki
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There is no way to make Nick likeable even with all his excuses.
Rikki
Comment from Spitfire
Wow! Tough choice to make. You packed a lot of medical information into these three monologues. Hurrah for Susan, but I understand Nick's point of view. Cindy's first three lines knocked me off my feet until the fourth line when I realized it wasn't her thoughts, just the mean kids who didn't show compassion.
Fortunately, today's generation is more accepting and helping children with Down's Syndrome thanks to the media. Remember the one in the popular Glee series?
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2020
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Wow! Tough choice to make. You packed a lot of medical information into these three monologues. Hurrah for Susan, but I understand Nick's point of view. Cindy's first three lines knocked me off my feet until the fourth line when I realized it wasn't her thoughts, just the mean kids who didn't show compassion.
Fortunately, today's generation is more accepting and helping children with Down's Syndrome thanks to the media. Remember the one in the popular Glee series?
Comment Written 12-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2020
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Shari--you are quick! So glad you liked this piece. I'm pleased you can understand both viewpoints. I was tempted call the don't-wannabe-daddy "Nick with a capital D" but I refrained! Cheers. LIZ
