But, My Mother Is Crazy
Short Story-Contest Entry-I Remember24 total reviews
Comment from joann r romei
This deserves the win, it is a shame your mom had to endure that illness, I'm sure she never wanted to harm you. Your outlook for your wellbeing is a healthy one, Good luck and God Bless.
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This deserves the win, it is a shame your mom had to endure that illness, I'm sure she never wanted to harm you. Your outlook for your wellbeing is a healthy one, Good luck and God Bless.
Comment Written 18-May-2014
Comment from Muffins
A gripping and intense world many would have used as justification for their horrible behavior. I believe the way you have and presently handle living with a Schizophrenic mother is because you made a decision early on and stuck to it. You refuse to be define by your circumstances. I think this works well if the past has been dealt with and knowledge. A great piece about triumph.
reply by the author on 16-May-2014
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A gripping and intense world many would have used as justification for their horrible behavior. I believe the way you have and presently handle living with a Schizophrenic mother is because you made a decision early on and stuck to it. You refuse to be define by your circumstances. I think this works well if the past has been dealt with and knowledge. A great piece about triumph.
Comment Written 15-May-2014
reply by the author on 16-May-2014
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I appreciate such a positive response. So encouraging! I am way behind in responses. I wanted you to know that I do read every word of these and am so grateful for them. I have just had trouble catching up to respond. Thanks again, mikey
Comment from mfowler
Congratulations Mikey, you blitzed the field with this most interesting and honest write. Despite what you say, about the past not affecting you, it always affects you. Especially the stuff you expand on. The difference is your response to the circumstances, a fact you've also expanded on. So many people let their lives be ruined by memories of.tiny incidents, or collections of circumstances . The best of you may just have been found in the adversity you faced eg compassion.
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Congratulations Mikey, you blitzed the field with this most interesting and honest write. Despite what you say, about the past not affecting you, it always affects you. Especially the stuff you expand on. The difference is your response to the circumstances, a fact you've also expanded on. So many people let their lives be ruined by memories of.tiny incidents, or collections of circumstances . The best of you may just have been found in the adversity you faced eg compassion.
Comment Written 14-May-2014
Comment from N.K. Wagner
We can't control the circumstances surrounding our childhood, but we're responsible for where we end up as adults. A wise message to all readers. Understanding why we react to things the way we do is the first step to controlling how we react. Well done. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 14-May-2014
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We can't control the circumstances surrounding our childhood, but we're responsible for where we end up as adults. A wise message to all readers. Understanding why we react to things the way we do is the first step to controlling how we react. Well done. :) Nancy
Comment Written 14-May-2014
reply by the author on 14-May-2014
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So pleased you enjoyed this. Thank you for the great insights and review. mikey
Comment from Jackarrie
I enjoyed reading your story, it makes me feel that my was not a bad one at all in comparison, you knew your mother loved you, that was at least something. But you did suffer because you were only a child and having to endure her outbursts. I congratulate you on not dwelling on the past as this would only make life not worth living. Your artwork is brilliant. Keep writing and painting.
good luck in the contest. Mary
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I enjoyed reading your story, it makes me feel that my was not a bad one at all in comparison, you knew your mother loved you, that was at least something. But you did suffer because you were only a child and having to endure her outbursts. I congratulate you on not dwelling on the past as this would only make life not worth living. Your artwork is brilliant. Keep writing and painting.
good luck in the contest. Mary
Comment Written 14-May-2014
Comment from Nottoway
An excellent and well written piece about the struggles that a child goes through when a parent contends with any aspect of mental illness.
Kudos to you for your strength
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An excellent and well written piece about the struggles that a child goes through when a parent contends with any aspect of mental illness.
Kudos to you for your strength
Comment Written 14-May-2014
Comment from royowen
I enjoyed this challenging and short write growing up with a schizophrenic mother, but I'm sure she loved you as well! I'm glad you allowed your life to teach you, and not allow it to define you, although it sort of did any way! I found this to be an absorbing and compelling write that held me captive! Well done, blessings, Roy.
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I enjoyed this challenging and short write growing up with a schizophrenic mother, but I'm sure she loved you as well! I'm glad you allowed your life to teach you, and not allow it to define you, although it sort of did any way! I found this to be an absorbing and compelling write that held me captive! Well done, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
Comment from Dean Kuch
"Every day spent in the past
is a day of one's future wasted." --Anonymous
Great non-fictional story here, Author 'X'. I really enjoyed the personal nature of the narrative, and the ways you get across what you're trying to say. We shouldn't allow our pasts to define who we are now, nor should we hold grudges, especially against our parents.
I'm certain the uncertainty of your mother's condition; your not knowing for sure what she could do to you next, had to be hell, at times. However, you've obviously taken your own advice, and become a well rounded, outspoken individual.
Well done, and best of luck to you in the contest!
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"Every day spent in the past
is a day of one's future wasted." --Anonymous
Great non-fictional story here, Author 'X'. I really enjoyed the personal nature of the narrative, and the ways you get across what you're trying to say. We shouldn't allow our pasts to define who we are now, nor should we hold grudges, especially against our parents.
I'm certain the uncertainty of your mother's condition; your not knowing for sure what she could do to you next, had to be hell, at times. However, you've obviously taken your own advice, and become a well rounded, outspoken individual.
Well done, and best of luck to you in the contest!
Comment Written 13-May-2014
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh no, it's not too simple. I admire your positive attitude and I don't think there's enough of that these days. People are very quick to blame a childhood, to blame their indiscretions on this or that that happened in childhood. Neither of my parents were schizophrenic but dad was a drinker and had a filthy temper. I doubt he was an alcoholic but there were some terrible rows. My parents loved me very much and that's all that mattered to me. I congratulate you on a very good piece of writing and wish you the best for the competition.
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Oh no, it's not too simple. I admire your positive attitude and I don't think there's enough of that these days. People are very quick to blame a childhood, to blame their indiscretions on this or that that happened in childhood. Neither of my parents were schizophrenic but dad was a drinker and had a filthy temper. I doubt he was an alcoholic but there were some terrible rows. My parents loved me very much and that's all that mattered to me. I congratulate you on a very good piece of writing and wish you the best for the competition.
Comment Written 13-May-2014
Comment from Bill Schott
This story is chilling and made more so by the very fact that it's real. Having your potential murderer at your side is shaping to ay the least.
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This story is chilling and made more so by the very fact that it's real. Having your potential murderer at your side is shaping to ay the least.
Comment Written 13-May-2014