Trial and Error
We don't know what we don't know.9 total reviews
Comment from Julie Helms
This is a truly heartbreaking story that you have conveyed beautifully in writing. The interlude in the middle describing the nature that gave you peace out on the balcony was a beautiful addition to an otherwise horrifying story of broken trust.
and thought, "I'm invisible, don't turn around, don't turn around).
(You need another half to your parentheses. Alternatively, you could just remove your quote marks and put the line of thought in italics)
Thank you for sharing. Julie
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This is a truly heartbreaking story that you have conveyed beautifully in writing. The interlude in the middle describing the nature that gave you peace out on the balcony was a beautiful addition to an otherwise horrifying story of broken trust.
and thought, "I'm invisible, don't turn around, don't turn around).
(You need another half to your parentheses. Alternatively, you could just remove your quote marks and put the line of thought in italics)
Thank you for sharing. Julie
Comment Written 08-Mar-2024
Comment from Wendy G
How very strange and unusual, for your father to believe that could even be possible! Especially if your mother was still alive! One often hears of fathers overpowering and molesting their children, but to expect your consent as a grown-up?! Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
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How very strange and unusual, for your father to believe that could even be possible! Especially if your mother was still alive! One often hears of fathers overpowering and molesting their children, but to expect your consent as a grown-up?! Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Baltimore Born
That was some story. Glad you were able to escape that situation. Sometimes trust leaves a person vulnerable. We don't expect certain actions from certain people. It takes courage to write something like this. A well-written story.
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That was some story. Glad you were able to escape that situation. Sometimes trust leaves a person vulnerable. We don't expect certain actions from certain people. It takes courage to write something like this. A well-written story.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
What a tragic story. How old were you when you told your mom? If you were in your young adult years, it would have been tragic to let go of such information. Are you okay today? Prayers.
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What a tragic story. How old were you when you told your mom? If you were in your young adult years, it would have been tragic to let go of such information. Are you okay today? Prayers.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Your story was very written but difficult to read and in my opinion should have a trigger warning for sexual abuse. The fact that it is a true story is devastating and hard to comprehend. I hope you are healing from this abusive relationship. Thanks for sharing this very personal story.
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Your story was very written but difficult to read and in my opinion should have a trigger warning for sexual abuse. The fact that it is a true story is devastating and hard to comprehend. I hope you are healing from this abusive relationship. Thanks for sharing this very personal story.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Well. this was a tough one, and this phrase let me think: "I was raised to be a Class A accommodator, and I had a high capacity for trust.
", that our generation grew up under this spell, obedience and trust... and, oh, boy, I got hurt in the process too. My new rule, is "be true to yourself, don't try to impress, who will like you will take you as you are, no mask left behind.'
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
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Well. this was a tough one, and this phrase let me think: "I was raised to be a Class A accommodator, and I had a high capacity for trust.
", that our generation grew up under this spell, obedience and trust... and, oh, boy, I got hurt in the process too. My new rule, is "be true to yourself, don't try to impress, who will like you will take you as you are, no mask left behind.'
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh my goodness. Well you did it. Hundreds of bad father stories and I always say, I would rather have yours than what I had, nothing. I ain't saying that this time. No way.
Sorry this happened to you, but thank goodness he did not get you when you were little. God bless.
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Oh my goodness. Well you did it. Hundreds of bad father stories and I always say, I would rather have yours than what I had, nothing. I ain't saying that this time. No way.
Sorry this happened to you, but thank goodness he did not get you when you were little. God bless.
D
Comment Written 07-Mar-2024
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thought this was a powerful read. I love your first person writing style. It helps it be a deeply personal read. The writing is solid. Family relationships are complex and often very difficult - and you show that here. Very well written.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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I thought this was a powerful read. I love your first person writing style. It helps it be a deeply personal read. The writing is solid. Family relationships are complex and often very difficult - and you show that here. Very well written.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Michael, for reading and posting such a positive - powerful - review :-) Very much appreciated!
Comment from royowen
Oh yes indeed, he never knew what a father's delight is in their children, to protect and be the protector, councillor and and cover, anything else is unnatural and off the planet, mothers don't want to lose their husband, it's common they disbelieve, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Oh yes indeed, he never knew what a father's delight is in their children, to protect and be the protector, councillor and and cover, anything else is unnatural and off the planet, mothers don't want to lose their husband, it's common they disbelieve, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2024
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Thank you, Roy :-)
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Well done
