The Shadow World
Where did my daddy go?19 total reviews
Comment from Donya Quijote
Wow! Speechless. A well written account of death and Alzheimer's. It's a terrible disease for all involved to endure. A true torture. I hope you are not experiencing this horror right now.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Wow! Speechless. A well written account of death and Alzheimer's. It's a terrible disease for all involved to endure. A true torture. I hope you are not experiencing this horror right now.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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No, it's not happening in my life. But, I witnessesed all forms of the thief, the disease, when I would go to the nursing home where my mother was.
Comment from kcross11
Wow. Just... wow. I was going somewhere totally different in my mind when you swept the rug out from underneath me. Whoa. I went back and read it- amazing. Truly, great work. I love pieces that make me think. It's rare that I'm taken by surprise anymore. Thanks. I miss that feeling.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Wow. Just... wow. I was going somewhere totally different in my mind when you swept the rug out from underneath me. Whoa. I went back and read it- amazing. Truly, great work. I love pieces that make me think. It's rare that I'm taken by surprise anymore. Thanks. I miss that feeling.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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A brewing story that followed its own path.
Comment from DALLAS01
You HAVE TOUCHED ON THE CONSTANT DILEMMA MY SISTER AND I CONTINUE TO HAVE AFTER ALL OF THESE YEARS OF NOTHINGNESS. Is THERE ANY ACTIVITY AT ALL GOING ON INSIDE HER HEAD? WE ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR SIGNS TO AFFIRM THAT POSSIBILITY, CRAZY AS IT IS. For MONTHS SHE DIDN'T OPEN HER EYES..NOW WE GO IN AND FIND THEM OPEN BUT NEVER FOCUSED. I SUSPECT SHE IS BLIND AND DEAF.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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You HAVE TOUCHED ON THE CONSTANT DILEMMA MY SISTER AND I CONTINUE TO HAVE AFTER ALL OF THESE YEARS OF NOTHINGNESS. Is THERE ANY ACTIVITY AT ALL GOING ON INSIDE HER HEAD? WE ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR SIGNS TO AFFIRM THAT POSSIBILITY, CRAZY AS IT IS. For MONTHS SHE DIDN'T OPEN HER EYES..NOW WE GO IN AND FIND THEM OPEN BUT NEVER FOCUSED. I SUSPECT SHE IS BLIND AND DEAF.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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You know, when you sold your mom's house, I thought she was gone. It's a tough road to follow and be witness to the destruction of a person you once knew.
Comment from Vampires kiss
This is a great story, it really shows what people with that disease, on both ends go through. I agree that what you described must be how the people with the disease feel. Well written and just as well received, great job!w
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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This is a great story, it really shows what people with that disease, on both ends go through. I agree that what you described must be how the people with the disease feel. Well written and just as well received, great job!w
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Thank you for the kind words.
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Well, I think this is superb. Especially that first part. I was lost in it, then the last part brought me back to earth from wherever you had taken me beyond this life as we know it.
I really liked the reference to the perfume. Scent is the most memory provoking thing there is, I think.
Really really excellent, my friend.
You never cease to amaze me. Still pulling jewels out of your bag, aren't you? Literary ones.
A virtual six only, I'm afraid.
Hugs,
Av
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Well, I think this is superb. Especially that first part. I was lost in it, then the last part brought me back to earth from wherever you had taken me beyond this life as we know it.
I really liked the reference to the perfume. Scent is the most memory provoking thing there is, I think.
Really really excellent, my friend.
You never cease to amaze me. Still pulling jewels out of your bag, aren't you? Literary ones.
A virtual six only, I'm afraid.
Hugs,
Av
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Yes, the say that smell is the most powerful sense we have. Often memories are provoked by a familiar smell.
There are days when I shift into the shadow world.
Comment from bhogg
A well crafted post with a finish that I didn't see coming. I saw no areas that would warrant a re-visit. A pleasure to read and review. Bill
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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A well crafted post with a finish that I didn't see coming. I saw no areas that would warrant a re-visit. A pleasure to read and review. Bill
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Thanks so much.
Comment from N.K. Wagner
We believe what we need to believe, Ingrid. We know that dementia patients hallucinate, and Alzheimer's is a form of early onset dementia. But what if they're not hallucinating? What if they're seeing an alternate reality with the unaffected parts of their brain? Now there's an idea worth exploring. Well done. :) nancy
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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We believe what we need to believe, Ingrid. We know that dementia patients hallucinate, and Alzheimer's is a form of early onset dementia. But what if they're not hallucinating? What if they're seeing an alternate reality with the unaffected parts of their brain? Now there's an idea worth exploring. Well done. :) nancy
Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2013
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Yes, treat the brain like a three tiered filing cabinet. Imagine if we could just lock one drawer and seal it from our thoughts?
Comment from Norbanus
What exceptional emotional narration pulled together by that last line.
It seems there's a typo here:
The nurse knew that, but was still obliged to tend to thir (their)living remains
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
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What exceptional emotional narration pulled together by that last line.
It seems there's a typo here:
The nurse knew that, but was still obliged to tend to thir (their)living remains
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
You're right---corrected. Yes, it is an emotional roller-coaster for those who tend to and also feel abandoned by a person's slip into dimentia.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, spiritual echo, you did an excellent job writing this story about the man who had a moment of recognition before death and gave his daughter hope that he recognized her at the end. i enjoyed reading it.
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
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this is very well written, spiritual echo, you did an excellent job writing this story about the man who had a moment of recognition before death and gave his daughter hope that he recognized her at the end. i enjoyed reading it.
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2013
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2013
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And I felt some envy for his oblivion. Thanks for reading.
