The Child Inside
A girl describes seeing the child inside loved ones.17 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I absolutely loved this, Alex. The child inside is in everyone somewhere, but some choose not to find it. I love being the child inside, and a lot of my children's stories are because I dig deep inside to find the best stories. I've written 4 books for my dyslexic, autistic grandson, after he asked me to write a story for him. I made him a time-travelling hero with his alien drone, Herbie, that could talk to him, and, Gadget, that could take him anywhere in the universe or back in time to the dinosaurs (that were shapeshifters from another planet.) And only Eric could get them back to their own planet. He loved them, and even though he's 15 now, he's able to read at the level of an 8-9 year old. He has copies of his books and I've put a set away for when he has children of his own, one day. (Hopefully) It's wonderful to be able to write for a child, and see their faces light up when we read to them. The child inside is a valuable part of our children's growing up, and teaches them to use their imagination. I can see series of little illustrated books coming from your 'child inside' stories. Very well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I absolutely loved this, Alex. The child inside is in everyone somewhere, but some choose not to find it. I love being the child inside, and a lot of my children's stories are because I dig deep inside to find the best stories. I've written 4 books for my dyslexic, autistic grandson, after he asked me to write a story for him. I made him a time-travelling hero with his alien drone, Herbie, that could talk to him, and, Gadget, that could take him anywhere in the universe or back in time to the dinosaurs (that were shapeshifters from another planet.) And only Eric could get them back to their own planet. He loved them, and even though he's 15 now, he's able to read at the level of an 8-9 year old. He has copies of his books and I've put a set away for when he has children of his own, one day. (Hopefully) It's wonderful to be able to write for a child, and see their faces light up when we read to them. The child inside is a valuable part of our children's growing up, and teaches them to use their imagination. I can see series of little illustrated books coming from your 'child inside' stories. Very well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Just a quick note 😅🤣
Sandra, Thank you so much my friend!! I?m so overwhelmed, and excited, to be receiving such thoughtful, positive, and encouraging feedback. Usually, I?ve seen myself as the idea person. Whether or not I try, I could brainstorm ideas about anything, at any moment. So, I?m a bit out of my comfort zone, but I?m truly enjoying this community. I see you and others are accomplished writers, and I feel like a prehistoric cave person trying to thaw. Life?s circumstances, for me, have taken all of my attention and inner strength. My daydreaming, artistic inner side, has had to wait while I needed to get by.
? I want to share this with you because I value knowing you. I have been disabled from teaching for 10 years now, and honestly, I?ve been falling into a rut. When I was working with children (most often children with special needs btw), I had purpose.i learned as much from my students as they learned from me I had the violent ex at home and I?d have to switch from battered wife to loving teacher within seconds, sometimes. Especially if he had dropped me off at work. I?d be in my classrooms, and then, like clockwork, love came in. Children with all forms of "dissabikities," would come in dancing and clapping and saying things like, "Hey you! Smile!"
People think children who are different kinds of learners, are somehow lesser. I am talking about your grandson, the children that I?ve known, and others that I?ve never met. Somehow, from my 25+ years of observing, I?ve become an expert on the fact that chitwith disabilities actually carry the Grace from God. They almost do not see the negative in this world, and if they do, they immediately question it. Disabled, my #&$@?!!! I?ve found each of my many students to be honest, caring, funny, and thoughtful. I?ve heard, "What?s the matter?" "Are you ok?" from my special needs students, more than ok ve ever heard from friends or family.
Its not that people don?t care it?s just that they are not burdened by authenticity, truth. ;) It is 100% truth & authenticity, from people with people who have varied developmental skills understandings and abilities. Your grandson sounds like he will be ahead of his adverse challenges because he is loved. That is truly half the battle. Without knowing your grandson, I can say that, he will be able to reach any goal that he decides to reach. He may need to find other ways to get to his goals, but I think that would have more to do with society, others. I think he has the best chance to develop into all that he can as an adult. Love is everything it brings out the best outcomes always.
I go on forever when I talk about children teens or adults with developmental disabilities or other disabilities. Many times I?ve thought possibly this child is labeled as different because he or she is different, different from all of the misunderstandings, angry things, and lack of gratitude in this world, the general lack of fairness. Does that make them disabled, or possibly suoer-abled. Oh no my soapbox has arrived. In my past life I?ve advocated for my students in courts when I was called to do so. Every adult family teachers therapists who works with students with special needs had the first and foremost job of advocating for them. Whereas I was in a dreadful and dangerous home life back then, I had found my powerful voice when advocating for my students with special needs. I was truly living two lives for most of my life. I?m only recently merging my two existences. Yep I have so much material of which to write and share with others.
I have ideas for childrens stories etc I have ideas for teachers, like listen to your students and things like that and I have a bunch of non fiction ideas too because I have to organize all of these observations and thoughts I?ve held for over 50 years. I am the youngest of five as I?ve written and 3 mins younger than my twin sister. Well you would think I was many years younger I was the definite baby of the family and my twin aligned herself with those whom called themselves "the original kids." What I?m getting at is that I have a whole bunch of non fiction writing too. Birth order particularly relating to twins and the twins order as a couple also is very interesting to me I?ve created a survey to begin but it sits in fiies. I have working titles for my non fiction ideas too, and this one is "The Last Half of the Last Egg." I feel that pretty much describes my existence, in a nut shell (or an egg shell), to be ocd friendly I have some of that too. So?.
As you see, I am full of stories and ideas and experiences, which I hope to translate into expression that could help others in whatever way.
I?m sensing that people here are mushy like me so that?s feeling. I have been journaling all of my life the inner dialog writer have to help make sense of the world maybe even to heal the world. I am so honored you shared about your grandson. No two people are alike in this world, so he can create the life story that is perfectly waiting just for him!
🙏😊😊😊😊😊 🙏
Comment from kahpot
I cannot comment on grammar or punctuation, so I just review on how a post makes me feel and the story within, I really love the stories within this story, and the way you tell it from the child in your characters, this is an excellent read, from what I can tell also very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I cannot comment on grammar or punctuation, so I just review on how a post makes me feel and the story within, I really love the stories within this story, and the way you tell it from the child in your characters, this is an excellent read, from what I can tell also very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much! I've been overwhelmed by the feedback and encouragement I've been receiving. I'm trying to learn s few things, just to be able to use this site most effectively - other thsn that.. I really feel like I fit in here!🙏
Comment from Wendy G
Fabulous story. You could publish this as three separate illustrated children's books with your ideas for its application for teachers in part 2. Great idea. Very imaginative thinking and planning.
Wendy
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Fabulous story. You could publish this as three separate illustrated children's books with your ideas for its application for teachers in part 2. Great idea. Very imaginative thinking and planning.
Wendy
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I would love to figure out how to get from here, to there. When my parents were alive, they did hear me read this to them, and they enjoyed it. They were each a tiny bit competitive with each other's stories, though. That, in itself, describes their childlike natures. I'm encouraged by your suggestions & encouraging words!
Comment from Julie Lau
A lovely collection of stories, Alex, capturing those family memories of changed times. I, too, am doing this in my Fantastical Memoirs, a long way from finished yet, but bits may sneak in from time to time. 2 which have already are The Day I Nearly Got Lost, and The Laschkes Hit S.A.
All the best, Julie Lau
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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A lovely collection of stories, Alex, capturing those family memories of changed times. I, too, am doing this in my Fantastical Memoirs, a long way from finished yet, but bits may sneak in from time to time. 2 which have already are The Day I Nearly Got Lost, and The Laschkes Hit S.A.
All the best, Julie Lau
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I appreciate your kind feedback and I certainly know you are dedicated to your Fantast8csl Memories. I'm glad to have this group's encouragement. I look forward to watching others, meet their writings goals. Thank you!!
Comment from karenina
I enjoyed this very much. It's true we all have that inner child within us...some great memories and, also some sad ones.
Very nice, how you took us through generations of the family and shared special games, lessons, hardships and victories!
A few little typos here and there's easily fixed:
"Mom's child inside loves music, and emembers her parents listening to Frank Sinatra...". (remembers)
"I hope you'll enjoy my somewhat auto-boohrsphical, historical fiction story."
(biographical)
"can imagine this story reaching far bring the pages. For instanc:". (instance)
"It may tie to lessons and projects, related to
Science and cures, geograhy, ...)
(geography)
"There is are several language skills examples to learn, like an idiom..."
(is/are)
"I get excited to think kids can Bec I'll me interested in many topics,"
(were you saying become like me?)
"They can learn about there own family histories," (their)
"create drawings or fiarannas fipicting their favorite parts of the story."
(depicting)
Don't let these typos discourage you! It's easy to go back, select "edit" and correct them!
You might want to try a little larger font size for those of us with vision not nearly as clear as our inner child's...
Smiles all around as I read this.
It's so important to share from one generation to the next!
Karenina
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I enjoyed this very much. It's true we all have that inner child within us...some great memories and, also some sad ones.
Very nice, how you took us through generations of the family and shared special games, lessons, hardships and victories!
A few little typos here and there's easily fixed:
"Mom's child inside loves music, and emembers her parents listening to Frank Sinatra...". (remembers)
"I hope you'll enjoy my somewhat auto-boohrsphical, historical fiction story."
(biographical)
"can imagine this story reaching far bring the pages. For instanc:". (instance)
"It may tie to lessons and projects, related to
Science and cures, geograhy, ...)
(geography)
"There is are several language skills examples to learn, like an idiom..."
(is/are)
"I get excited to think kids can Bec I'll me interested in many topics,"
(were you saying become like me?)
"They can learn about there own family histories," (their)
"create drawings or fiarannas fipicting their favorite parts of the story."
(depicting)
Don't let these typos discourage you! It's easy to go back, select "edit" and correct them!
You might want to try a little larger font size for those of us with vision not nearly as clear as our inner child's...
Smiles all around as I read this.
It's so important to share from one generation to the next!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I thought I had changed some of those but had a migraine start (excuses) ha
I will go back and edit each. Thank you!!!😊
My eyesight isn't great right now so some is hit or miss (nice plan?) Ha
But really I can fix those Also I made it a little larger but I'll enlarge the font more. I never want to BOTHER anyone with my things. Youngest of five, keep to the side you know. I am going to write an entire book about my identical twin Actually I've started a non fiction concept because my own twin and I are opposites She hates me and is a selfish meant basically but I digresd. My working story title, as I research is, "The Last Half of the Last Egg." Thats me. 3; oldest siblings then me 2nd of the twins the baby.
Sorry I'm writing quickly I'm getting tired. I will correct thhose hings THEN enlarge the words lol Thank you, Friend! 😊
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Ah, take your time! No need to strain your eyes! I mentioned the larger font because I find it easier when editing my own posts...
Rest! It will keep!
:)
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Hi it was easier just to start over with the authors note. What a mess it was! You were being kind! I've been working on things in the middle of my sleep. Now I know to get more rest before posting. :)
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Oh my. I wish I could show you some of my previous mishaps when posting...
Thank goodness we get a "do over"--
Next time I'll PM you, I promise!
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is a great set of recollections of a grandfather and grandmother, affectionately called Papou and Yiayia, as well as of a parent's memories as well. I liked this paragraph: The child Inside of Yiayia remembers once, when she went to the birthday party, of a rich girl, from school. Yiayia's child inside feels sad when she tells me how the birthday girl slammed the door in her face, because Yiayia didn't have a present to give. Yiayia's child inside has never forgotten that, so, Yiayia has taught her own kids to never act that way, to someone who has less.
To improve on: I noticed in the third paragraph this word needed to be corrected: Penictillin
I am sure you meant penicillin.
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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This is a great set of recollections of a grandfather and grandmother, affectionately called Papou and Yiayia, as well as of a parent's memories as well. I liked this paragraph: The child Inside of Yiayia remembers once, when she went to the birthday party, of a rich girl, from school. Yiayia's child inside feels sad when she tells me how the birthday girl slammed the door in her face, because Yiayia didn't have a present to give. Yiayia's child inside has never forgotten that, so, Yiayia has taught her own kids to never act that way, to someone who has less.
To improve on: I noticed in the third paragraph this word needed to be corrected: Penictillin
I am sure you meant penicillin.
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Comment Written 25-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Yes, I will correct a lot of these typos Thank you! I got myself too tired and just posted top quickly. I might have my child inside but I'm dealing with my 56 year old tiredness in reality. 😊
I m glad you enjoyed it & I'm grateful for notes!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I think we all have that child inside us, we remember our youth and it is hard to it slipping away as we age. Having children and Grandchildren we tend to relive our youth all over again through them and our memories of our childhood come flooding back. I enjoyed your journey here, especially pretending to be cockroaches, that made me laugh. This is an epic write, words from the heart and family are everything in life, always remain young at heart Alexandra, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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I think we all have that child inside us, we remember our youth and it is hard to it slipping away as we age. Having children and Grandchildren we tend to relive our youth all over again through them and our memories of our childhood come flooding back. I enjoyed your journey here, especially pretending to be cockroaches, that made me laugh. This is an epic write, words from the heart and family are everything in life, always remain young at heart Alexandra, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 24-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much Dolly! My father started that cockroach game with us first, then the grandkids. He did have a bit of OCD so, bugs in the kitchen were akin to a Stephen King novel, for him. So that was the scariest game he could imagine. I didn't want to embrace his memory but he was fun with Greek accent, trying to sound like a high pitched lady that was shopping. My Dad was born in 1919, and lived to see 2019, so I'd also want to explore writing about humor and keeping connected to ones child inside, as it possibly related to longevity. On my Mom's side, her sister lived to 104, and my aunt wasmaking jokes, in at the end, the nurses couldn't take it she was even edgy. Let's all tsp into our inner child. I'll now be 57 I'm June and I think I'm going to need my little one, more than ever before. 😊
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Wow! Your Dad lived a long time, how lucky is that!
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Yep it is Thank you.😊
