The Next Move.
A Story About Having to Move32 total reviews
Comment from CrystieCookie999
Well-written and honest with down-to-earth language. This biographical story was eye-opening to read, because I went to a high school where most of the students were mostly in the same kind of middle class background. I understand what it's like to want to do more socially but to feel very much constrained by income. Elementary aged students can usually weather it the easiest, but I get that secondary school is harder because we all crave more acceptance from peers. I wonder if you worked with special education students at times after that.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Well-written and honest with down-to-earth language. This biographical story was eye-opening to read, because I went to a high school where most of the students were mostly in the same kind of middle class background. I understand what it's like to want to do more socially but to feel very much constrained by income. Elementary aged students can usually weather it the easiest, but I get that secondary school is harder because we all crave more acceptance from peers. I wonder if you worked with special education students at times after that.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Crystie for the kind words and great review! I truly appreciate you!
Comment from Tim Margetts
Growing up on the wrong side of the track had a real stigma to it, Harry.
Probably still does in some places.
I think, in the UK it's maybe not quite so bad, mainly because all the rich kids go to their private schools and so the rest of us from middle and working-class families never really mixed with them.
Ahh life...
Tim x
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Growing up on the wrong side of the track had a real stigma to it, Harry.
Probably still does in some places.
I think, in the UK it's maybe not quite so bad, mainly because all the rich kids go to their private schools and so the rest of us from middle and working-class families never really mixed with them.
Ahh life...
Tim x
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Oh, wow! That is how it is in the Uk huh Tim? I really appreciate you and your review!
Comment from bob cullen
You sir are a superstar. Every achievement on your honor board is justified. Effort does indeed bring results. I salute you for your courage, for your tenacity and most importantly for your self-belief. I hope your future continues to reward you.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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You sir are a superstar. Every achievement on your honor board is justified. Effort does indeed bring results. I salute you for your courage, for your tenacity and most importantly for your self-belief. I hope your future continues to reward you.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Bob for the kind words and great review. I truly appreciate you!
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nicely told.
You played basketball, ran track, and played football. That sounds like huge participation to me. We moved a lot - 7 schools. I quit after 11th grade to join the military where I grew up.
Thank you for sticking up for the special needs kids.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Nicely told.
You played basketball, ran track, and played football. That sounds like huge participation to me. We moved a lot - 7 schools. I quit after 11th grade to join the military where I grew up.
Thank you for sticking up for the special needs kids.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Yes sir! I always pull for the underdogs. And thanks again for your service!!! I truly appreciate you and your review Wayne!
Comment from Wendy G
This was a compelling read. Your values and standards were higher than those of the rich bullies, and while you may not have had friends you earned respect through your actions. You have told your story with honesty and insight into your feelings and attitudes, and highlighted the shallow judgments people often use to evaluate others - based on money. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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This was a compelling read. Your values and standards were higher than those of the rich bullies, and while you may not have had friends you earned respect through your actions. You have told your story with honesty and insight into your feelings and attitudes, and highlighted the shallow judgments people often use to evaluate others - based on money. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Wendy! I truly appreciate you and your kind words and great review!
Comment from DonandVicki
Your story sounds very similar to my own, I won't go into detail, but we lived on the poorer side of town and my father was an alcoholic, I joined the Navy before I graduated but I was allowed to graduate before I left for Boot Camp.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Your story sounds very similar to my own, I won't go into detail, but we lived on the poorer side of town and my father was an alcoholic, I joined the Navy before I graduated but I was allowed to graduate before I left for Boot Camp.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Well, good for you. I am glad you got to graduate. That is very important. Thanks for the great review too!
Comment from Julie G1
Well expressed. This tale highlights the importance of acknowledging individual struggles, and sharing peace and gratitude for surviving. The writer's choice of plot and theme presents an excellent talent to present a message..
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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Well expressed. This tale highlights the importance of acknowledging individual struggles, and sharing peace and gratitude for surviving. The writer's choice of plot and theme presents an excellent talent to present a message..
Comment Written 10-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Julie for the kind words and review. I truly appreciate that!
Comment from LJbutterfly
You made open, honest, and personal confessions about your teen years having to move about. Teenagers, not quite adults, and no longer young children, have a difficult time finding their place in the world. When you are unable to settle in one place, it makes it that much more difficult.
Based on your story, you managed to survive your teen circumstances and find a path you could follow. I enjoyed reading this moving story.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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You made open, honest, and personal confessions about your teen years having to move about. Teenagers, not quite adults, and no longer young children, have a difficult time finding their place in the world. When you are unable to settle in one place, it makes it that much more difficult.
Based on your story, you managed to survive your teen circumstances and find a path you could follow. I enjoyed reading this moving story.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much LJbutterfly. I truly appreciate your kind words and review!
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a very interesting coming-of-age story in which you reveal many of the lessons you learned about the importance of friendship, the nature of bullies like those football players, the value of standing up for yourself and others, and the way people view money.
Although you didn't specifically say it, I gathered that you may have had some regrets about the way you conducted yourself in your new school. Perhaps you realized that it wasn't such a good idea to have a chip on your shoulder and to cut yourself off from all opportunities for friendship.
You finished with probably the most important lesson you learned which is that money doesn't define the man. I enjoyed reading this take on your history.
Just a minor point: I noticed you didn't use any contractions in the story. Is that the way you, yourself, speak? Just curious.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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This was a very interesting coming-of-age story in which you reveal many of the lessons you learned about the importance of friendship, the nature of bullies like those football players, the value of standing up for yourself and others, and the way people view money.
Although you didn't specifically say it, I gathered that you may have had some regrets about the way you conducted yourself in your new school. Perhaps you realized that it wasn't such a good idea to have a chip on your shoulder and to cut yourself off from all opportunities for friendship.
You finished with probably the most important lesson you learned which is that money doesn't define the man. I enjoyed reading this take on your history.
Just a minor point: I noticed you didn't use any contractions in the story. Is that the way you, yourself, speak? Just curious.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much Jim. I truly appreciate your kind words. And yes, I did have some regrets about high school. I guess it may be the way I talk. Some people say I have a Texas draw, but I am not sure lol!
Comment from June Sargent
We are the sum total of our experiences in life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Your high school years contributed to who you are today, but it did not define you. It did not make you bitter and spurred you on to be a stringer person. Hopefully you will have more good experiences, less bad ones - and even less ugly ones. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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We are the sum total of our experiences in life. The good, the bad and the ugly. Your high school years contributed to who you are today, but it did not define you. It did not make you bitter and spurred you on to be a stringer person. Hopefully you will have more good experiences, less bad ones - and even less ugly ones. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much June. I truly appreciate your kind words and review!
