The Rocking Chair
Short story - 578 words31 total reviews
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
with her mom at home right next (door)
Only one problem I noticed and the rest of the story is very well told from a child's POV. Trauma comes in all forms but remember so too does trust, trust again. Love you girl
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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with her mom at home right next (door)
Only one problem I noticed and the rest of the story is very well told from a child's POV. Trauma comes in all forms but remember so too does trust, trust again. Love you girl
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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I made the change - thanks. Thanks for the understanding review:)
Comment from Joan E.
I applaud your courage to write about this troubling event and hope you have released some of the demons by writing down the story. I am sorry your sister never apologized for using such bad judgment. Here's to feeling more worthy--you deserve to feel good about yourself. Warm regards and best wishes in the contest- Joan
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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I applaud your courage to write about this troubling event and hope you have released some of the demons by writing down the story. I am sorry your sister never apologized for using such bad judgment. Here's to feeling more worthy--you deserve to feel good about yourself. Warm regards and best wishes in the contest- Joan
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Thank you for the kind words Joan:)
Comment from c_lucas
Bound and horse-whip
Left hanging upside down
Two adequate punishment
For the girls who changed my world.
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Children can be down right evil when they want to. This is very well written.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Bound and horse-whip
Left hanging upside down
Two adequate punishment
For the girls who changed my world.
***
Children can be down right evil when they want to. This is very well written.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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children can be cruel, for sure. Thanks so much:)
Comment from MizKat
Hi Tab,
I just finished reading what you've written about yourself. I feel so bad
that your sister and your baby sitter were so mean to you. I hope that writing what it was all about makes you feel better.
Kat
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Hi Tab,
I just finished reading what you've written about yourself. I feel so bad
that your sister and your baby sitter were so mean to you. I hope that writing what it was all about makes you feel better.
Kat
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Thank you Kat:)
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You're very welcome, Tab. Kat
Comment from LIJ Red
Who laughs at scars has never had a wound, they say. Some children scar easier than others, but you had a case worthy of SVU. The writing is excellent. Hope it does the
trick for closure.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Who laughs at scars has never had a wound, they say. Some children scar easier than others, but you had a case worthy of SVU. The writing is excellent. Hope it does the
trick for closure.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much Red for your kindness:)
Comment from damommy
I think they both should have been royally spanked! What a thing to get by with. Hopefully, they never did such a thing again.
Maybe having written about it will chase away the ghosts. 8-)
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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I think they both should have been royally spanked! What a thing to get by with. Hopefully, they never did such a thing again.
Maybe having written about it will chase away the ghosts. 8-)
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Yes, they should have been spanked. Thanks Yvonne:)
Comment from Sasha
This must have been very difficult to write. It was difficult to read too. What a horrific event for a child to endure. I understand the long-term effect this had on you and do hope writing about it has helped. There was nothing humorous about this and shame on you sister and babysitter for putting you through this torture. You did an excellent job with this and I wish you all the best in this contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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This must have been very difficult to write. It was difficult to read too. What a horrific event for a child to endure. I understand the long-term effect this had on you and do hope writing about it has helped. There was nothing humorous about this and shame on you sister and babysitter for putting you through this torture. You did an excellent job with this and I wish you all the best in this contest.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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Thank you Sasha. I don't think I realized until much later in life how much it scarred me.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This speaks about a pathetic experience in 1967 that author was crying and sitting in the kitchen tied to a little red child's rocking chair for hours, all her sisters just looked on; I liked.
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This speaks about a pathetic experience in 1967 that author was crying and sitting in the kitchen tied to a little red child's rocking chair for hours, all her sisters just looked on; I liked.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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thanks:)
Comment from boxergirl
HeyTeresa,
Your story made me think of my own childhood traumatic events...and at the time you don't realize how much they affect you. Every thing is perceived differently through the eyes of an innocent child. I think everyone has at least one story like this but not all recognize the impact it had on their self image. I know it took me a long time to believe that I am God's beloved and he loves me just the way I am. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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HeyTeresa,
Your story made me think of my own childhood traumatic events...and at the time you don't realize how much they affect you. Every thing is perceived differently through the eyes of an innocent child. I think everyone has at least one story like this but not all recognize the impact it had on their self image. I know it took me a long time to believe that I am God's beloved and he loves me just the way I am. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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I don't think I realized either the impact it had on me until much later in life. Thank you so much for the twinkles!
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
My sister was 2 �½ years older than I ... typo
hello my friend this must have been horrifying for you to endure at a young age I hope now your sister understands this to by writing about it I hope you can at last put things behind you and move forward we'll done on this write regards Jill
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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My sister was 2 �½ years older than I ... typo
hello my friend this must have been horrifying for you to endure at a young age I hope now your sister understands this to by writing about it I hope you can at last put things behind you and move forward we'll done on this write regards Jill
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2017
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I fixed that typo - thanks for pointing that out and thanks for the great review Jill:)
