A Leaf on the Wind
Viewing comments for Chapter 67 "Power"Autobiography of abuse
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Comment from medicnate
Quite a pickle jar you got stuffed into there. Sheesh. The whirlwind that was your life is a sad little cyclone, but I think one that people need to get sucked into, hehe. Like my little analogy? I shall read on. This was another strong chapter. Great work.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2009
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Quite a pickle jar you got stuffed into there. Sheesh. The whirlwind that was your life is a sad little cyclone, but I think one that people need to get sucked into, hehe. Like my little analogy? I shall read on. This was another strong chapter. Great work.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 06-Aug-2009
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2009
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Thanks. I was a wild time, but as you can see we got through it.
Comment from Firefly54
You've actually been a very busy little bunny recently... but I suupose you'd written this earlier and are just posting steadily? There has to be an advantage to writing in advance!
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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You've actually been a very busy little bunny recently... but I suupose you'd written this earlier and are just posting steadily? There has to be an advantage to writing in advance!
Comment Written 31-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009
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Yes, I wrote this earlier but have been continually revising it. Thak you for your high rating.
Comment from adewpearl
Nothing is worse than when adult children want to descend like vultures on a parents' belongings whether it is after they die or in a case like this - so eager to sell that house.
The twisted relationships and lack of logic in the way Teresa thinks are related effectively in this chapter as they always are. Brooke
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Nothing is worse than when adult children want to descend like vultures on a parents' belongings whether it is after they die or in a case like this - so eager to sell that house.
The twisted relationships and lack of logic in the way Teresa thinks are related effectively in this chapter as they always are. Brooke
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Yes, the word vulture is appropriate here. For what it's worth, there are only a few more chapters left so thanks for your continued interest.
Comment from WRITER1
Boy talk about being railroaded, they came at you from everywhere. Then the greed started. Selling the house, letting the sister move in. What a mess.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2009
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Boy talk about being railroaded, they came at you from everywhere. Then the greed started. Selling the house, letting the sister move in. What a mess.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2009
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Thak you for your kind review. I sincerely appreciate it.
Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
As age approaches, this story is exceedingly frightening. All of the "what ifs" and the thought we could give power--or have power taken away--by a mean and selfish child--is indeed provocative. There was a LOT of food for thought in this chapter, Smurphy! Again, great work! Smiles, Seraph
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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As age approaches, this story is exceedingly frightening. All of the "what ifs" and the thought we could give power--or have power taken away--by a mean and selfish child--is indeed provocative. There was a LOT of food for thought in this chapter, Smurphy! Again, great work! Smiles, Seraph
Comment Written 27-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind review and words of encouagement. It was a difficult time for both me and my mother.
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Hi Smurphy,
In reading the other reviewers remarks on this piece I ran across the question of how Valerie was able to get accepted into the nursing facility. I believe your answer to that question would be well worth inserting into the body of the story. Just a thought. Again, a really terrific book! Seraph
Comment from jodeecee
When Mom was released from the hospital, we had another family gathering; much like the one we had ten years earlier when I was in/the/ hospital.
I counted to ten,/space/stood up, and looking directly at the doctor said,
Teresa also told me that Denise,her/ husband/cut:,/ and kids were going to move into Mom's house.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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When Mom was released from the hospital, we had another family gathering; much like the one we had ten years earlier when I was in/the/ hospital.
I counted to ten,/space/stood up, and looking directly at the doctor said,
Teresa also told me that Denise,her/ husband/cut:,/ and kids were going to move into Mom's house.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Once again, thank you for your keen eye. Also, thank you for your high rating.
Comment from marion
Hi Smurphgirl
I have been away for a few days and got a little behind. I have read every chapter and am now on your last post, and up-to-date again, but this is the only chapter I am reviewing, as I am away again for another two days in an hour's time! Phew! It breaks my heart to see the disadvantage one has once having been in psychiatric care. How wrong it is to have the stigma be used against your credibility, as if you are not capable of making proper informed decisions etc. I had to step aside from Valerie and try and look at it from the 'sister's' point of view. How they would have been seeing all of this. I can believe that not understanding, not being directly involved, they could easily have come to the wrong conclusions. A sad adn tragic state of affairs for both you and your mother. I continue to enjoy your book. Marion.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Hi Smurphgirl
I have been away for a few days and got a little behind. I have read every chapter and am now on your last post, and up-to-date again, but this is the only chapter I am reviewing, as I am away again for another two days in an hour's time! Phew! It breaks my heart to see the disadvantage one has once having been in psychiatric care. How wrong it is to have the stigma be used against your credibility, as if you are not capable of making proper informed decisions etc. I had to step aside from Valerie and try and look at it from the 'sister's' point of view. How they would have been seeing all of this. I can believe that not understanding, not being directly involved, they could easily have come to the wrong conclusions. A sad adn tragic state of affairs for both you and your mother. I continue to enjoy your book. Marion.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind and astute review. Yes it was frustrating and knowing the doctors would also hold this against me made an alredy difficult situation even worse.
Comment from KDsantiago
Dear Smurphgirl,
Your story is very moving. I empathize with your frustrations over trying to reach an agreement with siblings on decisions for your mom. But, even though you were not given a voice or a vote in the decision you were able to be close to your mom. In the final analysis, it is the person than counts not the material things. Let your sisters have the house, you get to be close to your mom.
I do have one question: How was it that you were able to get an apartment in a housing facility for senior citizens?
Thanks for sharing what must be a very difficult story to tell.
KDsantiago
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Dear Smurphgirl,
Your story is very moving. I empathize with your frustrations over trying to reach an agreement with siblings on decisions for your mom. But, even though you were not given a voice or a vote in the decision you were able to be close to your mom. In the final analysis, it is the person than counts not the material things. Let your sisters have the house, you get to be close to your mom.
I do have one question: How was it that you were able to get an apartment in a housing facility for senior citizens?
Thanks for sharing what must be a very difficult story to tell.
KDsantiago
Comment Written 27-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2009
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Good question. At the time is was on a disibiilty for PSTD and BPD and unable to work. My doctor confirmed the diagnosis and stated working was not in my best interest and would only lead to a severe relapse. This qualified me for housing in the Senior Center.
