tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6506142079788873141..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: FREE!Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48043994480121483542014-03-30T00:41:29.760-05:002014-03-30T00:41:29.760-05:00Robyn:
Thank you for the kind, wise words. I saw t...Robyn:<br />Thank you for the kind, wise words. I saw too many such victims when I was a counselor. :-(<br /><br />Trisha F:<br />The police investigated, finding the bruises on the mother and the bloody knuckles of the boyfriend. It was not a pleasant ride for him to the station.<br /><br />Sally:<br />More can be conveyed with glimpses I think than a spotlight. Thanks for liking my story!<br /><br />Ananya:<br />If I can raise awareness of such victims just a little then this story has served its purpose. I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14283847185657611182014-03-30T00:11:25.187-05:002014-03-30T00:11:25.187-05:00This story is so powerful and sadly realistic. I a...This story is so powerful and sadly realistic. I appreciate your sharing it. People need to be made aware of the extent of the pain caused by sexual molestation and domestic violence. Even with the ugliest of topics, your writing is beautiful.<br /><br />Take care, Roland.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28774988137400552182014-03-27T12:45:16.016-05:002014-03-27T12:45:16.016-05:00oH gosh ! This was sad ! BUt u did a great job try...oH gosh ! This was sad ! BUt u did a great job trying to help them.Ananyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156727486680867354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58674102599295284512014-03-27T06:34:02.677-05:002014-03-27T06:34:02.677-05:00You got me with this the second time around, Rolan...You got me with this the second time around, Roland. You have a great way of pulling the punches!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90983581960662761832014-03-26T22:30:54.305-05:002014-03-26T22:30:54.305-05:00That sure was depressing - and yet not, in a way, ...That sure was depressing - and yet not, in a way, because at least Dr Boon didn't get his way. I hope he fell out the window and died too, though!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79488170445699465602014-03-26T21:41:52.455-05:002014-03-26T21:41:52.455-05:00Madeleine:
I'm happy you found my story to be ...Madeleine:<br />I'm happy you found my story to be moving and absorbing. :-)<br /><br />Scheherazade:<br />Yes, the route for her in her mind from helpless was the freedom of death. :-(<br /><br />Lisa:<br />I'm so glad I drew you in. I like to think she found freedom in what lays after death.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-7558498096697853862014-03-26T11:46:55.920-05:002014-03-26T11:46:55.920-05:00Oh, I was so hoping she'd get him back. You to...Oh, I was so hoping she'd get him back. You took me right in and I could imagine those fireworks, the darkness not only of the night but of her youthful soul and how her joy had been stolen, but then again, not totally. Great job.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64239119735444152572014-03-25T19:11:34.228-05:002014-03-25T19:11:34.228-05:00That was so very dark and though the child was thi...That was so very dark and though the child was thinking freedom, the real word was helpless. Well done.Scheherazadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906467791904395295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22855512526768934752014-03-25T06:07:43.640-05:002014-03-25T06:07:43.640-05:00Very moving and I like how you've shown it thr...Very moving and I like how you've shown it through the child's emotional escape route through finding freeing words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-74159139384301683472014-03-24T21:13:04.132-05:002014-03-24T21:13:04.132-05:00Nilanjana:
Yes, too, too many. And there are no ma...Nilanjana:<br />Yes, too, too many. And there are no magic wands to wipe the emotional scars away. :-(<br /><br />Anna:<br />Thank you for the kind words. May your days be free of turmoil.<br /><br />Denise:<br />As a counselor I saw too many such terrible victims of similar situations. Sometimes there seems to be no good choices. Sigh.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88851458672539073212014-03-24T19:43:52.041-05:002014-03-24T19:43:52.041-05:00Hi Roland. I remember this one too, so sad when th...Hi Roland. I remember this one too, so sad when the choice is between a life of abuse and death. Our poor children!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this for the WEP challenge. It is perfectly through the eyes of a child.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14792426402752717342014-03-24T07:18:27.206-05:002014-03-24T07:18:27.206-05:00Beautifully written and so sad.
Best wishes,
AnnaBeautifully written and so sad.<br />Best wishes,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68750996957210957302014-03-24T01:08:46.829-05:002014-03-24T01:08:46.829-05:00Too many hurt children in our world. Your flash w...Too many hurt children in our world. Your flash was chilling. Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78333399581294896212014-03-22T17:19:21.853-05:002014-03-22T17:19:21.853-05:00Elephant's Child:
I once worked for a Crisis H...Elephant's Child:<br />I once worked for a Crisis Hotline, too. Sigh. The child predators ask for understanding but give none ... or mercy.<br /><br />WordsPoeticallyWorth:<br />Thanks, Andrew. I'm happy you enjoyed my flash fiction. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-53557196499371713322014-03-22T16:30:30.540-05:002014-03-22T16:30:30.540-05:00An interesting piece that I enjoyed reading.
Than...An interesting piece that I enjoyed reading.<br /><br />Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60794232441111275752014-03-22T14:21:14.420-05:002014-03-22T14:21:14.420-05:00Heart hurting. I talk to too many people, of both...Heart hurting. I talk to too many people, of both sexes, who have endured this. And the scars are palpable and the damage enduring.<br />And, just once, I talked to an admitted perpertrator. I really wanted a shower after that phone call. <br />Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60650196561475168182014-03-22T11:02:22.804-05:002014-03-22T11:02:22.804-05:00Shelly:
Yes, sexual abuse of children is foul beyo...Shelly:<br />Yes, sexual abuse of children is foul beyond description, for its ripple effects go on for generations. Sigh.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-10875936916180990032014-03-22T10:55:54.282-05:002014-03-22T10:55:54.282-05:00Very sad.Very sad.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-91767419216021031422014-03-22T09:57:46.466-05:002014-03-22T09:57:46.466-05:00VR:
As a counselor, I tried my best to get those g...VR:<br />As a counselor, I tried my best to get those girls out of their nightmarish homes or at least the brute out of them.<br /><br />Children bruised in this way always carry the scars. Though many amazingly emerge whole and stronger somehow -- but with terrible memories.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84452952549335630322014-03-22T09:50:01.046-05:002014-03-22T09:50:01.046-05:00Poignant, sad, and real. We often read about abuse...Poignant, sad, and real. We often read about abused women who are more terrified of leaving than they are staying with their abuser, but what of the children who don't have the choice?<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76071291624894701642014-03-22T09:31:55.270-05:002014-03-22T09:31:55.270-05:00D.G.:
Too many victims in this bruised world. Sigh...D.G.:<br />Too many victims in this bruised world. Sigh. Which is why Victor and Alice always find a way to tweak the noses of the cowardly and cruel. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21745849921268654732014-03-22T09:15:10.766-05:002014-03-22T09:15:10.766-05:00Like Alex, I remember that one as being quite sad....Like Alex, I remember that one as being quite sad. Just hearing such tales brings out the Valkyrie in me.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34752412758111981372014-03-22T08:42:41.383-05:002014-03-22T08:42:41.383-05:00Alex:
Yes, as a counselor, I met too many young gi...Alex:<br />Yes, as a counselor, I met too many young girls in such terrible homes. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52671361916760078162014-03-22T08:33:30.862-05:002014-03-22T08:33:30.862-05:00I remember that one. Such a sad ending.I remember that one. Such a sad ending.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com