Lisa

I'm so glad you had somewhere to go, Ray. There are so many kids who are kicked out and they wind up living in the streets, which is a horrible place for anyone to call 'home'. I know it happens and I know it's reality, but it still astounds me that "parents", they're not even parents, they're egg and sperm donors, would treat their own flesh and blood like that over something that is totally out of the son/daughter's control. Parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally; if you're not going to love your kid no matter what, then you shouldn't be a parent. I'm so sorry this happened to you, but thank God your b/f's parents let you stay there. I hope your "parents" are regretting what they did to you.

I hope Matt doesn't give up on Avery. Avery's been able to hide for so long and the teachers don't bother with him anymore. It would be nice if Matt (maybe with the help of some other teachers, like Mrs. Jones), could get Avery to open up. Avery's misconception is that he thinks people will be disgusted with HIM if they ever found out what his "father" has been doing to him. He's broken and damaged, yes, but it's no one's fault but that man he lives with. I think I'll refer to him as the sperm donor b/c he certainly is no father. Terrific chapter, Mom!

"We all thought Nate had won us in the divorce..." - what a hilarious line, Sasha!!!! I was cracking up! I agree with all your reviewers who said Clem should have warned Ashlee about his asshat (I'm borrowing that from LadyDe, hope she doesn't mind! ), ex, Nate. And of course Nate is the homophobic idiot who was an ass (hence the asshat), to Suki. I really love Suki and Grayson; I think they could be good friends with Clem and Ash. Loved how Madi just swooped in there and took over! lol Although in the last chapter when she advised Clem to tell Ash how he feels, I didn't agree with that. I do think it's a little too soon (only three dates!), to be declaring love. Clem might have even scared Ashlee away. Now we have to wait a whole other week to find out!!!! Terrific chapter, Sasha! The Sasha Force is number one!!!

I can actually see fangirl Madison and Ashlee hitting it off big time. They'll be hanging out, going shopping, leaving Clem to feel lonely. Just kidding! But I do see them becoming best buds pretty quickly. I know everyone is worried about Ashlee dressed like that at the rodeo, but maybe, just maybe, some people will really think he is a girl. If they don't, then yes, I'm worried for him too.

Boy am I slacking!!!! I've missed two chapter plus the one you just posted! I loved Ash just showing up at the farm. I can't wait to find out what Malik thought of him. I actually felt badly for the waitress for making that mistake. She's lucky Ashlee took it all in stride and didn't get upset like a lot of guys would have. I love Ashlee; he's so cool and fun to be with. I think he'd be a blast to go out drinking with!

The poor kid. Why did his mother leave? It doesn't seem like his father drove her away; he seemed to really love her from what I got out of Avery's flashback. How could a mother leave like that, leave her child behind, and never look back? That's heartless. She didn't seem like a heartless person, but then again, that was only one flashback that we saw. And Avery looking like his mom is NO excuse for his father to continually rape him. Now is the teacher's aide Matt (I almost wrote Jason! lol), a science teacher? Hopefully he can help Avery boost his grade in his physics class. And hopefully he'll see the signs of child abuse...

Funny, I think I read the first chapter of "Broken" when the author first posted it. The boy's name was Seth, right? For some reason Seth comes to mind. I don't remember why I didn't read more - maybe b/c of the subject matter. But since YOU are the one writing this story, Mom, I'm going to read it even though I know I'm gonna have to go out and buy more Kleenex. It will definitely be a Kleenex type of story. Ok, on to chapter two.

I agree with LitLover; CJ doesn't have a mother, he has an egg donor. What a shit she is. I'm sure I said that in the first chapter too. How can she just sit idly by and let her asshole of a husband kick her own flesh and blood out the door? Amazing. I feel so badly for CJ. He's such a good kid; he doesn't deserve to be treated like he's a leper or something. And yes, that soldier was definitely out of line; he should have known better than to come on to a minor. Love, love, love Brett!!!! I didn't know who Nick Youngquest was so I just Googled him. Yum. His wife is a lucky lady!! I think CJ will be much happier with his dad and Brett. Oh, I noticed that Cesar lost his accent (over the 'e' I think it was), a few times in the chapter. Great chapter, Carlos! I look forward to the next one.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTA!!!! I hope you're having an awesome day!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUGH!!!! I hope you're having an awesome day!

What a great poem, Mom! Boy, I remember those days when you want to get just five more minutes of sleep and the kids are all over you to wake up and feed them! lol Jeez, just grab a box of Frosted Flakes and eat out of the box and let me sleep, dammit!

Loved it, Addy!

I want my own Sandro. Sniff, sniff. lol What a great guy! He's marking his territory with Jonah. lol But it's gotta be hard for Jonah; he's had no closure with Ren. As Nlaudenslager and Gary said, Jonah doesn't know the truth as to why Ren was in the restaurant with Eric. I know it looked really bad - they were holding hands and all, but Jonah should have heard Ren out. I don't know if he could give anything, never mind his heart, to anyone until he gets closure with Ren. Which means facing Ren and finding out the truth. Great chapter, Addy!

That was really good, Mom!

That was really beautiful, Dolores.

Absolutely LOVE this story, Carlos! =) CJ's mother is a piece of work and her no-good husband is a d-bag. I can't believe the woman who gave birth to him (she's not his "mother" in my eyes anymore), would let his stepfather kick her son out. I would kick his stepfather out! And what about CJ's brother? I can't believe she separated them; they should have both gone to their father''s place. I'm really curious to find out who the father is with now.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!

Omg, their date was sooooo cute!!!!! I'll bet they gave that mall cop something to talk about! lol Thanks for updating, Comsie! I see you updated a story I don't think I actually saw before. I'm gonna have to start that story. Oh! It'll be part of my New Year's Resolutions. Have an awesome New Year's Comsie!

Sui!!!!!!!!!!!! (count all those exclamation points! lol) I'm gonna miss you and your wonderful stories!!!!!! Where on earth are they sending you? Those remote villages in Japan that I saw on Bing today? Oh no! What about Liang???

THE BIG 2 1 !!!! ENJOY IT!!!! HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM!!!!

Oh man, Sasha! What a date! They are the cutest couple already! Ashlee is so sweet while at the same time being such a big tease! lol Climbing on Clem's lap and then sending him such a provocative picture of his red lace panties - tsk, tsk, Ash! lol Clem is getting what he wants right now; Ashlee needed help getting in the truck, and they had a great dinner which didn't include any violence or anger. There will be no wrestling matches when they finally do the dirty; I see it as being very gentle and loving - something Clem is definitely not used to. Great chapter, Sasha! And now onto the Christmas extra!!! Oh noes! But then I have to wait another week for the next one????? Shit, I can't do that. Maybe I should wait and read this in a few days so the wait for chapter eight will be shorter. lol

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Ash!!!! And he WAS the boy at the club! lol Nate would have a field day with him - make-up, skirts...but I can also see Ashlee smacking him upside his head and really telling him off, Sugar! I love how comfortable Ashlee is with himself - and that's how everyone should be with themselves. It's just too bad so many people don't feel comfortable in their own skin...Nathan! Ok, on to chapter six.

Well, I LOVE all Dr. Seuss books and the way he rhymes, and I thought that this particular poem was very creative in following with Dr. Seuss' original theme. And of course the end was perfect, because it doesn't matter if you don't have pens, papers, computers, etc. to write things down with - stories come from the heart and the mind and as long as there are people, there will be stories to be told. =)

I love the name Ashlee (or Ashley) for a boy, as well as for a girl. I know that Ashlee Simpson spells her name with the 2e's. lol I'm so happy Clem stood up to that d-bag rapist and walked away from him. And of course since Nathan didn't get his way, he resorted to childish name-calling behavior. I wonder if Ashlee is the same boy from the club who brushed hands with Clem? No matter - I'll find out b/c now I get to read chapter five!! Yay! Hope you had a great Xmas, Sasha!

'The Write Practice' (www.thewritepractice.com) sends me daily emails about writing, authors, etc. I saw this one today and couldn't resist posting it. The site included really cute pics of The Grinch, but for some reason GA wouldn't let me paste them with the rest of the poem, but if you go on their website, you'll see them. And I just ran out of likes, so I can't 'like' all your posts; I'll have to do it tomorrow. =)