The Stalker
It is always there.51 total reviews
Comment from Nicki Nance
Grief is a relentless stalker. This work certainly captures the experience.
I'm sure readers with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, shame, guilt, and regret also find it sadly relatable. Those who have felt desolate in that experience can find comfort in words that show they are not alone,
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Grief is a relentless stalker. This work certainly captures the experience.
I'm sure readers with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, shame, guilt, and regret also find it sadly relatable. Those who have felt desolate in that experience can find comfort in words that show they are not alone,
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I'm sure others have suffered grief such as this. I wrote this a long time ago after my son was killed in 1985. All I added was the thirty years. I have the grief under control, but it still sometimes tries to sneak up on me.
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Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
A compelling, frightening description of night terrors. The imagery of wounding and scarring is very haunting here. The writer has obviously faced this over many years!
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A compelling, frightening description of night terrors. The imagery of wounding and scarring is very haunting here. The writer has obviously faced this over many years!
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Yes, my son was killed in a hunting accident in 1985. I'm fine now, but it still tries to attack at times.
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I did not realise how great your loss was and still is. Hope you have a peaceful New Year!
Comment from Jay Squires
My Goodness! I hope what you wrote was fictionalized at least a little bit. I'm almost afraid to say it, for fear that I will jinx myself, but I can't say that I've suffered any deep grief in my 83 years. But to have it stalking me for over 30 years to the extent that you have been stalked ... all I can say is your courage is to be lauded! Thank you for sharing your story. I pray that 2023 awards you with the peace you deserve.
Jay
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My Goodness! I hope what you wrote was fictionalized at least a little bit. I'm almost afraid to say it, for fear that I will jinx myself, but I can't say that I've suffered any deep grief in my 83 years. But to have it stalking me for over 30 years to the extent that you have been stalked ... all I can say is your courage is to be lauded! Thank you for sharing your story. I pray that 2023 awards you with the peace you deserve.
Jay
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I'm afraid it is all true. After I lost my son in 1985, I suffered severe grief for quite some time. I'm pretty much okay now, but it still tries to attack me sometimes.
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Comment from Kayte Ray
This is really well written and gives the reader a clear picture of the emotion the writer is trying to convey. Nice writing. Your graphic and presentation are beautiful. Nice work.
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This is really well written and gives the reader a clear picture of the emotion the writer is trying to convey. Nice writing. Your graphic and presentation are beautiful. Nice work.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Grief is every bit as terrible as I have described it. I'm fine now, but it sometimes tries to sneak up on me.
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Comment from LJbutterfly
Your description is horrifying. You give so much detail that the reader can easily envision your terrors of the night. This is not a tale of restful, peaceful, healthy sleep.
I listen to sleep meditations on YouTube to help me sleep peacefully. There are many kinds from prayers to Bible stories, to chronic pain management, to adult bedtime stories. It keeps my monsters away.
May the new year bring you new, restful sleep.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Your description is horrifying. You give so much detail that the reader can easily envision your terrors of the night. This is not a tale of restful, peaceful, healthy sleep.
I listen to sleep meditations on YouTube to help me sleep peacefully. There are many kinds from prayers to Bible stories, to chronic pain management, to adult bedtime stories. It keeps my monsters away.
May the new year bring you new, restful sleep.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I first wrote this story after my son was killed in a hunting accident. I tucked it away for years before I revised it some and shared it with others. I'm fine now. I have learned how to let go of past experiences. It has helped tremendously.
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Comment from Danielle H. Lacefield
This is a wonderful description of grief and the pain that comes with it. I loved the imagery and the metaphors used here. It reminded me of a horror story.
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This is a wonderful description of grief and the pain that comes with it. I loved the imagery and the metaphors used here. It reminded me of a horror story.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you, and thanks for the six stars. This is the way grief feels to me. I'm okay now, but I suffered extreme grief after the loss of my son in 1985.
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Comment from Mary Shifman
This is an excellent post, reminiscent of something that Edgar Allen Poe might have written. You've captured the essence of grief that can seem to linger in the shadows waiting to pounce. Well done.
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This is an excellent post, reminiscent of something that Edgar Allen Poe might have written. You've captured the essence of grief that can seem to linger in the shadows waiting to pounce. Well done.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Grief does wait in the shadows and attacks when one least expects it. I know, I have been there. I'm fine now, but it sometimes tries to sneak up even now.
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You are welcome.
Comment from royowen
I've often heard of folk who've suffered in horrendous conditions, like people interned in concentration camps, and did what could to survive, the worst PTSD ever, (now we can could a name to it, but not back when)Yes dear friend, that will stalk one to the grave, I'm amazed at what people can endure, could I? I have no idea. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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I've often heard of folk who've suffered in horrendous conditions, like people interned in concentration camps, and did what could to survive, the worst PTSD ever, (now we can could a name to it, but not back when)Yes dear friend, that will stalk one to the grave, I'm amazed at what people can endure, could I? I have no idea. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. This is how I felt after losing my son in 1985. Sometimes it still tries to sneak up on me. I have read several stories about the Jews and how terribly they suffered under Hitler's rule. It's hard to believe an individual could cause so much pain and grief. You wonder how they endured losing whole families.
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I truly admire how you cope
Comment from Tpa
I congratulate on your excellent writing on a very sensitive subject, which many suffer. Your entire story had a mystery that hooked this reader from the beginning. I suggest as I learned from FS that shorter paragraphs make better and comfortable reading. Like I wrote, it's only a suggestion
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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I congratulate on your excellent writing on a very sensitive subject, which many suffer. Your entire story had a mystery that hooked this reader from the beginning. I suggest as I learned from FS that shorter paragraphs make better and comfortable reading. Like I wrote, it's only a suggestion
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2022
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Thank you. I will consider your suggestion. The story is based on the loss of my son in 1985. I suffered extreme grief for a long time. I'm okay now.
Hugs
Comment from irishauthorme
Chilling, and formidable. Anyone who has reached this age (I'm even older) has lost loved ones and carries the burden, the scars, and the wounds of time.
I am not certain if I created her, or was given a gift, but I have a Muse that protects me in dreams and in that state you wrote of, just between sleep and waking.
I am studying
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well," my grammar sucks. Like you, grammar study was too many years ago.
Hey, hang in there, looks like a good year coming!
irish
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
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Chilling, and formidable. Anyone who has reached this age (I'm even older) has lost loved ones and carries the burden, the scars, and the wounds of time.
I am not certain if I created her, or was given a gift, but I have a Muse that protects me in dreams and in that state you wrote of, just between sleep and waking.
I am studying
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Well," my grammar sucks. Like you, grammar study was too many years ago.
Hey, hang in there, looks like a good year coming!
irish
Comment Written 29-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2022
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Thank you. Yeah, I still make a lot of grammar goofs when I'm writing. Thank goodness for Grammarly; it helps a lot. Grief doesn't attack me too often now. When it does, it feels like I described it in the writing.
Hugs