Unfortunately, I most closely related to Jack in this story. I used to just swallow down the pain and frustration only to have it erupt around the people I love most. I'm trying to change that by seeking help and processing my fear, anger and frustrations. I feel the change happening, slowly. I no longer ignore my feelings but share them freely and when I feel hurt I try to address it. Great story.
Thanks for the love, my friend. We are all learning at our own pace--it's not a race. These characters are just like us, human beings. I see you, and I appreciate you. Keep up the great work.
This hit home with me, Hue. Felt it all.. from the way Jack used humor to avoid his pain, to the way Jackie bit his tongue, and Lettie’s experience of being torn between (and by) the love of her husband and son.
And of course, Neil.. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the times I’ve seen my brother like that.
Reaction.. reaction.. reaction. It’s the cycle of hurting people. Jackie’s message at the end is what we all wish we said when we look back on those times.
A dash of that kind of love can bring a family back from hell. And with a handful of loving families.. the future of humanity can be saved.
Unfortunately, I most closely related to Jack in this story. I used to just swallow down the pain and frustration only to have it erupt around the people I love most. I'm trying to change that by seeking help and processing my fear, anger and frustrations. I feel the change happening, slowly. I no longer ignore my feelings but share them freely and when I feel hurt I try to address it. Great story.
Thanks for the love, my friend. We are all learning at our own pace--it's not a race. These characters are just like us, human beings. I see you, and I appreciate you. Keep up the great work.
This hit home with me, Hue. Felt it all.. from the way Jack used humor to avoid his pain, to the way Jackie bit his tongue, and Lettie’s experience of being torn between (and by) the love of her husband and son.
And of course, Neil.. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the times I’ve seen my brother like that.
Reaction.. reaction.. reaction. It’s the cycle of hurting people. Jackie’s message at the end is what we all wish we said when we look back on those times.
A dash of that kind of love can bring a family back from hell. And with a handful of loving families.. the future of humanity can be saved.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Very powerful writing!