My Erroneous Journey
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Comment from Liz O'Neill
Rating of Chapter 1 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 1
The opening stream of consciousness will draw the reader in to identify with the speaker's thoughts. You description invited the reader to viscerally share your experience. Your ending will bring the reader back.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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The opening stream of consciousness will draw the reader in to identify with the speaker's thoughts. You description invited the reader to viscerally share your experience. Your ending will bring the reader back.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2023
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Hi Liz,
wow, I wrote and posted this story ten years ago.
To see you have dug it out of obscurity and reviewed it so graciously, warms my soul... thank you!
It actually allowed me to go back and read it again, just to refresh my memory of the story. Straight away, I see edits I would now do to tighten up the narrative.
Truly grateful for your time and effort Liz.
Kind regards,
James.
Comment from nancyjam
Rating of Chapter 1 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 1
This is riveting. You tell the story well,
keeping the reader in suspense with your
vivid description of the scene.
How frightening for you.
I look forward to reading part two.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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This is riveting. You tell the story well,
keeping the reader in suspense with your
vivid description of the scene.
How frightening for you.
I look forward to reading part two.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2013
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Hi Nancy J,
thank you so much for your encouraging review and the excellent rating. I am most appreciative of you going in to find this story, especially when there wasn't anything much on offer.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment from songbyrd
Rating of Chapter 1 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 1
I'm so gald I read your story. If anyone on this site can relate, believe me I can. My husband and I got environmental poisoning several years ago. The same biological agent used to kill thousands in Asia. Now have severe multiple chemical sensitivities, can tolerate ZERO chemicals of any kind. Yes, we sometimes wonder why did this happen to me? We've lost everything twice and had to move 10 times since due to the way we have to live chemical free. The physical pain is often unbearable. We can, as you say, give up..or be a fighter and do all we can to help educate and bless others and try to keep a song in our hearts, despite the pain. God bless you. Keeping you in my prayers. You are an excellent writer!
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2013
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I'm so gald I read your story. If anyone on this site can relate, believe me I can. My husband and I got environmental poisoning several years ago. The same biological agent used to kill thousands in Asia. Now have severe multiple chemical sensitivities, can tolerate ZERO chemicals of any kind. Yes, we sometimes wonder why did this happen to me? We've lost everything twice and had to move 10 times since due to the way we have to live chemical free. The physical pain is often unbearable. We can, as you say, give up..or be a fighter and do all we can to help educate and bless others and try to keep a song in our hearts, despite the pain. God bless you. Keeping you in my prayers. You are an excellent writer!
Comment Written 19-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 19-Oct-2013
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Hi Songbyrd,
sounds like there's a good story in your poisoning... I say, may as well make it count in some way, and if it can help someone else avoid such pain and misery by doing so... Why not?
I know I would love to know what happened... I know the chemical sensitivities only too well... Just the slightest fragrance makes my tongue start to tingle and go numb... And cleaning products, can't go near them, so now I just use white vinegar to clean everything with.
My heart goes out to you and your husband... Life throws us some interesting, but horrible lessons, but I'm one of those who will try to make it positive in some way, no matter... Hope you and your hubby are doing the same.
This review, and your stars was indeed a surprise, and may I say a very pleasant one at that... No not your story but your reaction to mine... Thank you so much for your kind understanding... You make my heart sing!
Take care, and do think about writing about what you have been through, that's if you already haven't... Blessing's to you and your husband.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
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Hey, your story touched me. You're right and we've really tried to take tragedy and use it to help others. I think I wrote a couple of stories on here..one is about multiple chemical sensitivity and the other about toxic mold/ mycotoxin poisoning. Once you get a bad chemical exposure like you and we did, then about 85% of the time you develop multiple chemical sensitivity. Please be careful.. Glad to meet someone else who has similar illness which is so often misunderstood and ignored by many, tho it has an ICD9 code and is a physical disability with SSA, HUD and DOE, among others. If you get a chance try to read them, maybe something I wrote may help you. God bless you and indeed, keep writing.. You're very talented, my friend.
Comment from Mteske
Rating of Chapter 2 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 2
Great word choice- reacts, swells, apnea, concerned, disrespect, ingested etc. Your organization makes it easy to follow and read. Congratulations on being recognized!
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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Great word choice- reacts, swells, apnea, concerned, disrespect, ingested etc. Your organization makes it easy to follow and read. Congratulations on being recognized!
Comment Written 13-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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Hi Mteske45,
thank you for your review and rating of part 2 of my story, I appreciate it very much.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment from mermaids
Rating of Chapter 2 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 2
Writing is healing and what better medicine to cope with your recovery. I enjoyed reading your essays and through your ingesting of the pool poison, you found your niche. Keep writing.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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Writing is healing and what better medicine to cope with your recovery. I enjoyed reading your essays and through your ingesting of the pool poison, you found your niche. Keep writing.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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Hi Mermaids,
yeah, life is a true mystery, you never know in what direction you are going to end up... Not in my wildest dreams did I ever think I'd be on a social media site, let alone writing... Oh yeah, life is wonderful, if you can learn to embrace the 'change' and not fight it.
I thank you for this wonderful review and kind comments.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment from mermaids
Rating of Chapter 1 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 1
I am in awe here,this is a hazardous profession you are in. I am looking forward to the next chapter to see what happens. I wish you well.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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I am in awe here,this is a hazardous profession you are in. I am looking forward to the next chapter to see what happens. I wish you well.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2013
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Hi Mermaids,
I should have know better, playing with chemicals is a dangerous thing when done carelessly... Won't be doing that again anytime soon, and that's a promise!
Thank you so much for the two reviews and ready the whole story.
You are appreciated!
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment from Jade Lawson
Rating of Chapter 2 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 2
This was an excellent continuation from the previous chapter. I understand that those questions from your wife led you to chose not tell. You were very worried about the possible damage the accident could have had in you, and she seemed quite anxious already to not have seen you for so long. So you chose not to say anything. You wanted to protect her from having further issues with her anxiety problem but I can imagine your stress when you found out of the possible effects that could occur with the acid poisoning.
And yeah I get what you saying about why you chose to not be hospitalized to protect your wife. Through the years I did many things that people couldn't see as logical, but sometimes we just don't think. Good that you realized you needed medical help and it was great to see that your wife's condition wasn't affected by it, in fact it helped her. People who suffer from anxiety usually it helps when they are busy doing something and have pleasure by doing it.
So that was how you came in contact with Fanstory, your wife was responsible for it, good :) I really hope that the effects of the poisoning will fade away completely in time, and yes, there is always a reason for everything in life. My heartbreaks have a reason, become an expert of writing about love and understand it well.
Excellent story.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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This was an excellent continuation from the previous chapter. I understand that those questions from your wife led you to chose not tell. You were very worried about the possible damage the accident could have had in you, and she seemed quite anxious already to not have seen you for so long. So you chose not to say anything. You wanted to protect her from having further issues with her anxiety problem but I can imagine your stress when you found out of the possible effects that could occur with the acid poisoning.
And yeah I get what you saying about why you chose to not be hospitalized to protect your wife. Through the years I did many things that people couldn't see as logical, but sometimes we just don't think. Good that you realized you needed medical help and it was great to see that your wife's condition wasn't affected by it, in fact it helped her. People who suffer from anxiety usually it helps when they are busy doing something and have pleasure by doing it.
So that was how you came in contact with Fanstory, your wife was responsible for it, good :) I really hope that the effects of the poisoning will fade away completely in time, and yes, there is always a reason for everything in life. My heartbreaks have a reason, become an expert of writing about love and understand it well.
Excellent story.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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Hi Angel,
a six! Why thank you, you are an angel, for real!
I knew that you would connect with this on a much deeper level, being someone that has had a life full of incident. I know my life is richer from having met you through fanstory... I have drifted away though your brilliant stories... So yes you are another writer on here that has helped me get through the worst of it... Thank you!
Thank you so much Tania, for your wonderful review and exceptional rating it is, and will always be appreciated!
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
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You're welcome. It was well deserved. Sorry I didn't reply to your messages yet. I may reply through your email instead.
Comment from Cookie333
Rating of Chapter 2 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 2
I felt right at home reading your story. I must go back and read the first part. Your wife was right to encourage your writing. I am lucky to also have the support of my family- they see things in me I may never see.
I have read much of Maureen's work and you're right, it pops up at just the right time. I hope you continue your story, I shall look forward to more of your work
Thank you
Karen
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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I felt right at home reading your story. I must go back and read the first part. Your wife was right to encourage your writing. I am lucky to also have the support of my family- they see things in me I may never see.
I have read much of Maureen's work and you're right, it pops up at just the right time. I hope you continue your story, I shall look forward to more of your work
Thank you
Karen
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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Hi Karen,
thank you so much for coming in and reviewing my story, I hope you do go back and see the start of the journey into fanstory... It's only 1000 words of so and will make sense of it all a bit better.
We are indeed very fortunate to be on a site that offers so much in the way of interaction, I think that for me, it has been the key to self assessment and growth as a writer.
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend.
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Rating of Chapter 2 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 2
James, I had no idea what you have been going through. I wish you the best, dear friend. I am glad you shared this. It is so true that bad things often result in positive life changes. I was surprised you have just recently learned poetry. It is the same with me. I somehow missed poetry during my school years and had really no knowledge and little interest in it. I joined FS to write non-fiction, but fell head over heels in love with poetry and as I rarely get out of the house anymore, Fanstorians have become my closest friends and support system. You are the greatest, my friend~Debbie xx
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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James, I had no idea what you have been going through. I wish you the best, dear friend. I am glad you shared this. It is so true that bad things often result in positive life changes. I was surprised you have just recently learned poetry. It is the same with me. I somehow missed poetry during my school years and had really no knowledge and little interest in it. I joined FS to write non-fiction, but fell head over heels in love with poetry and as I rarely get out of the house anymore, Fanstorians have become my closest friends and support system. You are the greatest, my friend~Debbie xx
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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Hi Debbie,
now I am officially blown off my seat!
How was it possible you could give me three of your sixes all on the same day?
Well as you know now, I didn't come here to do anything in particular... But like you I too have fell in love with poetry... To get lost in words... Life's never going to be the same... Ever.
You know, I've always been a bit of a loner, not that I didn't have friends, but I was never one of the boys. I think... No, I know that I have found more friends of genuine origin on fanstory than in any other part of my life, you included... I love reading your poetry and your stories... And while I am saddened by your isolation through mobility, I am enlightened that you have found a support system through your friends here.
I was telling someone the other day about f/s and the friends I had made... And their comment was, but it's not real, they're online... I told them, no you're totally wrong, I think through reading and writing you actually get to know a person on a much deeper level... And I never thought I would ever say that, but there you have it, it's true... My friends her, are my friends, and I have never had this many friends, ever!
Thank you for another stunning review my dear friend, you are truly appreciated by me, and I know a lot of other writers on here to... You are special!
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
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Somehow, I ended up with starss left on Saturday which never happens. Your work was quite deserving of them. I understand what you mean about people thinking Fanstory friends aren't real. When I need to talk, I grab the computer, not the phone. My so-called "real" friends aren't very supportive. Have a blessed night~Debbie xx
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Rating of Chapter 1 - My Erroneous Journey ~~ Part 1
James,
You write beautiful prose. It is amazing the things we have lived through and come out of it for the better. It has made us stronger, more caring and understanding people. I am so glad we both stumbled onto Fanstory, a virtual wonderland for writers. Very well written and I feel as though I know you a bit more. Take care, dear friend~Debbie xx
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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James,
You write beautiful prose. It is amazing the things we have lived through and come out of it for the better. It has made us stronger, more caring and understanding people. I am so glad we both stumbled onto Fanstory, a virtual wonderland for writers. Very well written and I feel as though I know you a bit more. Take care, dear friend~Debbie xx
Comment Written 12-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2013
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Hi Debbie,
yeah, this explains how and why I came to be on f/s. Not in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would be here doing this.
But you are right, with every new ailment, comes more understanding or is it just acceptance? No matter it has definitely given us a better outlook towards our fellow human beings, and that can't be a bad thing... And even better than that, we have got a better understanding of ourselves and that is invaluable.
Thank you Debbie, I appreciate your time and effort for these reviews... A true friend!
Kindest thoughts,
James xx
