Michael Patrick Cahill, Patriarch
Auto-Biographic Essay39 total reviews
Comment from Jumbo J
Well Mikey, seems this isn't the story either... and I really thought I was on to it this time... so I needed to be held, nurtured? That explains a few things, every thing you weren't... well except for the mental institute... never made it there.
Man, what an interesting life... and look what is has produced... I'd say a pretty decent and highly talented human being who cares, loves and inspires... I'm not giving up on finding this other non-fictional bio... so, I'll be on my way... where are you story? I know you in here somewhere? Deep vaults brother!
With our thoughts we create,
a time line,
James.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2015
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Well Mikey, seems this isn't the story either... and I really thought I was on to it this time... so I needed to be held, nurtured? That explains a few things, every thing you weren't... well except for the mental institute... never made it there.
Man, what an interesting life... and look what is has produced... I'd say a pretty decent and highly talented human being who cares, loves and inspires... I'm not giving up on finding this other non-fictional bio... so, I'll be on my way... where are you story? I know you in here somewhere? Deep vaults brother!
With our thoughts we create,
a time line,
James.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2015
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Hi. These are some awesome reviews, my friend. Not sure what piece you're looking for. I do have a book which is actually stand alone auto-biographical type essays and things. I recently wrote a chapter for it. "The Never Starting Story". It's mainly 2013 stuff, but I did write a chapter this year I think. :) Yeah, I'm trying to not write so much and write better, but I do tend to write a lot. Part of it is getting caught up in the stupid ratings. Hopefully I'll drop far enough behind and that will pass. Ha! mikey
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Hey Mikey, bask in your achievements... all the rest is sugar-coating and publicity to feather the ego... you deserve to soar... hell, I'd love to fly with you!
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Hi Mike:}
I love this story, because in was it resembles my place in my family. No, I wasn't kidnapped, but I was raised by my mother and her side of the family. I never knew my father and for seventeen years, I thought he had abandoned me and my mother, leaving me to be raised by my mother, grandfather and great grandmother. I was properly nurtured during my developmental years, so my core beliefs, Christianity, honesty and a strong sense of morality and right and wrong were well established.
When I was seventeen, my mother told me the truth about why my father left, before I was born. It seems he knew I was the product of an affair and he wanted no part of my upbringing.
Since that time I've always felt a sense of loss, especially when I learned that my blood father became a successful write and his brother, my uncle, won a Nobel Prize in Science. I also had a half sister, who was eighteen years older than me. As far as I know none of them ever knew I existed. I studied them from afar and made the decision not to make an appearance and disrupt their life, One thing I'm sure about is the true relationship. I have seen pictures of my blood father and the resemblance is uncanny.
I'm glad that you had the pleasure of interacting with your father's side of the family. I can only wonder how I might have been received.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational and feel-good story.
James Roger Callahan
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Hi Mike:}
I love this story, because in was it resembles my place in my family. No, I wasn't kidnapped, but I was raised by my mother and her side of the family. I never knew my father and for seventeen years, I thought he had abandoned me and my mother, leaving me to be raised by my mother, grandfather and great grandmother. I was properly nurtured during my developmental years, so my core beliefs, Christianity, honesty and a strong sense of morality and right and wrong were well established.
When I was seventeen, my mother told me the truth about why my father left, before I was born. It seems he knew I was the product of an affair and he wanted no part of my upbringing.
Since that time I've always felt a sense of loss, especially when I learned that my blood father became a successful write and his brother, my uncle, won a Nobel Prize in Science. I also had a half sister, who was eighteen years older than me. As far as I know none of them ever knew I existed. I studied them from afar and made the decision not to make an appearance and disrupt their life, One thing I'm sure about is the true relationship. I have seen pictures of my blood father and the resemblance is uncanny.
I'm glad that you had the pleasure of interacting with your father's side of the family. I can only wonder how I might have been received.
Thank you for sharing your inspirational and feel-good story.
James Roger Callahan
Comment Written 01-Nov-2014
Comment from Lovinia
Hey Mikey
What a shame ... a lifetime of loving, and much of it missed. I do agree with the first two years thingy ... in one of the island countries children are never placed on the ground before the age of two ... someone in the direct family or the village maintained this physical bond. I believe in third world families, premature babies have a higher survival rate, instead of incubators they are bound to their mother's chests and carried constantly until they survive.
A great story, well written. You hold interest and reveal emotion as the story progresses. I guess that in your case you must be right those two years have lasted a lifetime. Perhaps your mother in her state of mind thought she was doing the right thing... though kidnapping her child and removing them from a stable and supportive family group, and your father is pretty horrific. You only got to know your dad through pictures ... I feel so sad. I just loved my dad, he was a kind and loving man ... I lost him when I was twenty six ... absolutely unbearable. I too had to care for my mother in childhood ... she escaped diagnosis... and at eighty nine .. YIKES!
Congratulations on your second placement ... well deserved. Yes, I'll call you a talented writer. Heheh! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
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Hey Mikey
What a shame ... a lifetime of loving, and much of it missed. I do agree with the first two years thingy ... in one of the island countries children are never placed on the ground before the age of two ... someone in the direct family or the village maintained this physical bond. I believe in third world families, premature babies have a higher survival rate, instead of incubators they are bound to their mother's chests and carried constantly until they survive.
A great story, well written. You hold interest and reveal emotion as the story progresses. I guess that in your case you must be right those two years have lasted a lifetime. Perhaps your mother in her state of mind thought she was doing the right thing... though kidnapping her child and removing them from a stable and supportive family group, and your father is pretty horrific. You only got to know your dad through pictures ... I feel so sad. I just loved my dad, he was a kind and loving man ... I lost him when I was twenty six ... absolutely unbearable. I too had to care for my mother in childhood ... she escaped diagnosis... and at eighty nine .. YIKES!
Congratulations on your second placement ... well deserved. Yes, I'll call you a talented writer. Heheh! Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Amazing telling of your story. I enjoyed it even through the sad parts. I thing it is perfect the way it is written. Your story had great flow. I felt as if you were speaking it to me. I am glad that it seems like some comfort has been received by you about your not knowing these fact that you discovered. Thanks for sharing.
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Amazing telling of your story. I enjoyed it even through the sad parts. I thing it is perfect the way it is written. Your story had great flow. I felt as if you were speaking it to me. I am glad that it seems like some comfort has been received by you about your not knowing these fact that you discovered. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2014
Comment from Tatarka2
I thought this was so poignant and heartfelt. Thank you for telling your own story so honestly, and with a sense of humor! I don't know where your artistry comes from, either, but it certainly shows in this story. It's funny, self-deprecating, and so close to the bone. That's what makes good writing, I think. Well done, and congratulations!
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I thought this was so poignant and heartfelt. Thank you for telling your own story so honestly, and with a sense of humor! I don't know where your artistry comes from, either, but it certainly shows in this story. It's funny, self-deprecating, and so close to the bone. That's what makes good writing, I think. Well done, and congratulations!
Comment Written 29-Oct-2014
Comment from MissMerri
What a fascinating story! Wow! You not only have a great story to tell, but you obviously know how to tell a story well. I was spellbound. I also feel somewhat amazed and more than a little pleased that the strange circumstances of your life did not in any way keep you from being the talented and well-balanced person you were supposed to be. Congratulations on your second-place finish in this contest. So well-deserved. This is a truly amazing tale.
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What a fascinating story! Wow! You not only have a great story to tell, but you obviously know how to tell a story well. I was spellbound. I also feel somewhat amazed and more than a little pleased that the strange circumstances of your life did not in any way keep you from being the talented and well-balanced person you were supposed to be. Congratulations on your second-place finish in this contest. So well-deserved. This is a truly amazing tale.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2014
Comment from Dawny53
I have to tell you I really enjoyed your story. I never became bored with it, and it was a pleasure to read. Quite uplifting as well, I might add. I think you're absolutely right about the importance of lots of nurturing the first two years of life.. makes a huge difference! Congratulations on your ribbons!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2014
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I have to tell you I really enjoyed your story. I never became bored with it, and it was a pleasure to read. Quite uplifting as well, I might add. I think you're absolutely right about the importance of lots of nurturing the first two years of life.. makes a huge difference! Congratulations on your ribbons!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2014
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I was surprised to find out about my first two years of life. It certainly answered a lot of questions about my calm demeanor. I always found it strange that I was so calm in the middle of a very crazy family. Thank you so much. mikey
Comment from Darkhorse555
i loved it when i read you were always holding someone in every single photo you are truly blessed excellent piece of writing mikey dear pal bless you
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i loved it when i read you were always holding someone in every single photo you are truly blessed excellent piece of writing mikey dear pal bless you
Comment Written 25-Oct-2014
Comment from ravenblack
Not so wacky- you know the head of the clan, the patriarch of the tribe is often a story teller. I don't think I need to say anything about your prowess as such.
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Not so wacky- you know the head of the clan, the patriarch of the tribe is often a story teller. I don't think I need to say anything about your prowess as such.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
Comment from Sankey
God bless you my dear bro in the Lord. Once again so much in common. I guess i had all the nurturing till about 8 so I am one up on you there ha! I still treasure meeting you my dear friend and see we do have so much in common with music and writing and all that.
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God bless you my dear bro in the Lord. Once again so much in common. I guess i had all the nurturing till about 8 so I am one up on you there ha! I still treasure meeting you my dear friend and see we do have so much in common with music and writing and all that.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2014
