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Comment from sunnilicious
Really, they can put a person on medications for those disorders in a Alcohol-Drug Rehabilitation House? Oh my goodness, run for the door Gary. Get a second opinion. That is so scary. Good narrative storytelling and dialogue. Great work. Keep it up.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017
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Really, they can put a person on medications for those disorders in a Alcohol-Drug Rehabilitation House? Oh my goodness, run for the door Gary. Get a second opinion. That is so scary. Good narrative storytelling and dialogue. Great work. Keep it up.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. Some of the rehab centers that are run by doctors would have the authority to diagnose and treat mental disorders. All too often, there isn't any testing done, and the addict isn't treated as a 'whole' person. I appreciate your comments and concern for Gary.
~patty~
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Patty. This really is written very well. It is easy to follow the rehab system and Gary's time intherapy anf "group" I've been there done that ...way back in the 80's. I was one of the lucky ones...it worked and I never went back to my old habits.
If this is a true story (which I assume it is) you should be listing it as Non-fiction biographical instead of fiction.
Great job all the way. Sounds like gary has other problems ahead. Life can be tough, eh, Patty?
Blessings. Bob
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017
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Hi, Patty. This really is written very well. It is easy to follow the rehab system and Gary's time intherapy anf "group" I've been there done that ...way back in the 80's. I was one of the lucky ones...it worked and I never went back to my old habits.
If this is a true story (which I assume it is) you should be listing it as Non-fiction biographical instead of fiction.
Great job all the way. Sounds like gary has other problems ahead. Life can be tough, eh, Patty?
Blessings. Bob
Comment Written 20-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017
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Hi Bob; Thank you for your time to read and review. Believe it or not - this IS fiction. It IS my hopes and dreams for my son who battles addiction. I've been reading a lot of books about rehab so it can have an authentic feel.
Your kind words encourage me to keep going. I 'rented' a copy of the DSM5 (the Bible of Mental Illness) to ensure I describe his afflictions correctly.
Thanks again,
~patty~
Comment from ronnie k
Exceptional, I couldn't have written more a on point, ye clear 12 yrs, this story had me in a chill, I felt a need to assure Gary that this that we share for any length of time will become a life time, getting clear is just the starting gate, everyday our past reaches if not with the drugs the "people places and things" I am still facing health issued due to my past life style, A DAY AT A TIME forever
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017
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Exceptional, I couldn't have written more a on point, ye clear 12 yrs, this story had me in a chill, I felt a need to assure Gary that this that we share for any length of time will become a life time, getting clear is just the starting gate, everyday our past reaches if not with the drugs the "people places and things" I am still facing health issued due to my past life style, A DAY AT A TIME forever
Comment Written 20-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. Also, thank you for your perspective AND letting me know that as someone in recovery, you felt you could identify with Gary. I only have experience with Over Eater's Anonymous and the 12 steps, so I've been worried the story wouldn't have an authentic feel to it. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your words of encouragement!
~patty~
Comment from Rasmine
Hello :),
I like your writing. I will read your other chapters consecutively when I collect member cents.
I really liked these sentences: No, the detox process proved to him he was hooked through the bag. The phone wasn't a lifeline like he always thought -- instead it was a tether to a life he didn't miss.
I have a creative criticism: There were the ones who considered themselves tough, those that were more sensitive, and those that simply wanted each day to pass as quickly as possible (maybe you could include your character and where he is in this).
Keep writing!
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Hello :),
I like your writing. I will read your other chapters consecutively when I collect member cents.
I really liked these sentences: No, the detox process proved to him he was hooked through the bag. The phone wasn't a lifeline like he always thought -- instead it was a tether to a life he didn't miss.
I have a creative criticism: There were the ones who considered themselves tough, those that were more sensitive, and those that simply wanted each day to pass as quickly as possible (maybe you could include your character and where he is in this).
Keep writing!
Comment Written 19-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I'm glad you are enjoying Gary's story, and I will integrate your suggestion in my next edit. I appreciate your willingness to come along for the ride,
~patty~
Comment from DonandVicki
A very moving story that I can relate to, my sister in law went through many re-habs. Alas, she succumbed to her self inflicted disease. I do hope Gary has better luck.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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A very moving story that I can relate to, my sister in law went through many re-habs. Alas, she succumbed to her self inflicted disease. I do hope Gary has better luck.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I'm sorry about your sister-in-law - too many people do succumb. It's a terrible disease. I hope I can do justice to this plague in the world.
~patty~
Comment from mermaids
I have worked as an inpatient rehab counselor and I currently teach first time offenders drunk driving course. Your story is one I can relate to, many of my DUI clients have these duel diagnoses. Excellent flow of story where the reader feels like she is there with the client. I look forward to reading more from you.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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I have worked as an inpatient rehab counselor and I currently teach first time offenders drunk driving course. Your story is one I can relate to, many of my DUI clients have these duel diagnoses. Excellent flow of story where the reader feels like she is there with the client. I look forward to reading more from you.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Thanks for reading and reviewing. Your thoughtful and kind review make me more determined to go on with this story line.
~patty~
Comment from Heidi M
This is so well-written. I like that you are tackling it from Gary's POV so we can identify with him. What a low blow to be told he has BPD and is bipolar, in addition to the addiction he's fighting.
Great line here: 'The phone wasn't a lifeline like he always thought -- instead it was a tether to a life he didn't miss.'
Spag: 'Feeling self-consci(ous) and awkward'
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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This is so well-written. I like that you are tackling it from Gary's POV so we can identify with him. What a low blow to be told he has BPD and is bipolar, in addition to the addiction he's fighting.
Great line here: 'The phone wasn't a lifeline like he always thought -- instead it was a tether to a life he didn't miss.'
Spag: 'Feeling self-consci(ous) and awkward'
Comment Written 17-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. Your kind and thoughtful words make me more determined to go on with this story. Thanks for pointing out the spag - I will edit.
~patty~
Comment from light
This is a well written chapter and hit home with me because I have two grandsons going to to rehab today. One for drug addiction and other alcohol addiction. I know that mental illness often runs parallel to addiction, but it is treatable today. Thanks for posting.
Elaine
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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This is a well written chapter and hit home with me because I have two grandsons going to to rehab today. One for drug addiction and other alcohol addiction. I know that mental illness often runs parallel to addiction, but it is treatable today. Thanks for posting.
Elaine
Comment Written 17-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. My prayers will be with you and your grandsons. Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family.
~patty~
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Thank you, Patty. You are so right.
Comment from MelB
It has to be a tough thing to be in the process of getting clean and then getting not one, but two different diagnoses. It's going to be a tough road to recovery.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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It has to be a tough thing to be in the process of getting clean and then getting not one, but two different diagnoses. It's going to be a tough road to recovery.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2017
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Thank you for your time in reading and your thoughtful review. It WILL be a rough road, and I hope my writing abilities will be able to show and tell the story.
~patty~
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Addiction and mental illness often occur together as the mentally ill self-medicate to deal with their symptoms and then become hooked. It is a terrible vicious cycle. I hope to read more of this well written piece, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2017
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Addiction and mental illness often occur together as the mentally ill self-medicate to deal with their symptoms and then become hooked. It is a terrible vicious cycle. I hope to read more of this well written piece, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 16-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and the thoughtful review, Debbie. Gary's story will go on as I continue to pray for my own son's recovery from this disease. (He hasn't found a rehab facility yet - but I have hope something will happen soon.)
Thanks for following Gary's journey.
~patty~
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I didn't realize this is about your son. You are both in my prayers, my friend~Debbie