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“Preserving memories” what a beautiful phrase. Such a bittersweet chapter; hoping for but knowing there is no miracle for our young lovers.😢
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Really enjoying this story however I’m stocking up on Kleenex in anticipation of the goodbyes that are fast approaching 🥹…,
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Finally our boys are honest with each other! Wish more of us had a Bud and Ron in our lives; wisdom without judgement.
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❤️❤️! Love tempered with the knowledge it’s only temporary; the heartache when time runs out will still be real. The bubble they live in now is getting disrupted by a tornado, waiting with bated breath to learn how it affects them. As we see by today’s news, tornadoes can be so devastating.
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Could Jericho be “pan” like his Mom?
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Nice to hear Bud and Ron are still together.
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The boys are both teens that are learning a serious life lesson and are dealing with it, however messy that may be. I’m not sure why Dad feels he has to dispense physical judgment. I feel it is totally inappropriate. While he could express strong disappointment, this has crossed a moral line imho. Wayne was the mature and more compassionate person in the room.
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Mr. Ream, a Funeral, and Uneasy Sleep
Petey commented on Refugium's story chapter in Mr. Ream, a Funeral, and Uneasy Sleep
Those who say “never ever will I…” usually end up doing. -
Is it coincidence that the priest is named Fr Lechner, sounds very apt for a lecherous priest. Very interested to see how redemption is achieved for our young Inno; many young men have never recovered from this institutional rape and deflection of blame onto the victims.
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In spite of being born into a loveless family Niki has the advantage of wealth that allows him to indulge in his passion as a street painter. He also dodged a potentially dangerous situation in his involvement with Raimund who could easily have forced him into the darkest parts of gay culture. Now he unintentionally gets his freedom. Great start to the story, am intrigued to learn more.
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The sense of impending disaster was so palpable that my heart was racing as I read Dominic’s final moments. As in real life, not everyone gets a HEA. Life can be messy, chaotic and in spite of medical intervention and the support of a loving partner it can end tragically. It has not been an easy read for sure but as I said before it’s a story that needs to be told. So many people with mental illness are misunderstood and stigmatized. Many people also underestimate the challenges of daily dealing with mental illness especially as help from the medical community is not always readily available or is not accessible in a timely manner. Thank you for sharing this with us. Peter
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I had a partner that suffered with bipolar disorder. It was a roller coaster of good days followed by down days; there would be no warning of change to come. I thought with all good intentions that I could stay in the relationship but unfortunately after 9 years I had to leave to preserve my own sanity. Mental illness is difficult to treat and is not easy to understand even if you live with it constantly. I am really appreciating your story. By coincidence our therapist was Dutch as I am also a child of Dutch parents.
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In Canada there can be a 72 hour confinement in an emergency situation (without the patient’s consent). The one bright spot is the relative short time to when Dominic is aware of what happened and his recognition of what his trigger was. While it was certainly a very severe setback there seems to be hope on the horizon. This is an important story to be told as there is definitely a lack of awareness of mental health issues as well as the stigma that goes along with it. I am amazed at the cultural differences in treating mental illness.
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Dominic is lucky to have connected with a wonderful, thoughtful and caring psychiatrist who thinks outside the box. In Canada therapy dogs are used extensively in hospitals, long term care homes and other care facilities. There’s something about a dog that brings joy and peace to patients. Hopefully this is a start to more lasting relief for Dominic but recovery can be quite tenuous. Good to see a ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy and desperate life. Would be interesting to see a glimpse of how Dominic is handling everyday life.
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Chapter 3 "Normal" Life
Petey commented on Georgie DHainaut's story chapter in Chapter 3 "Normal" Life
There seems to be no positive outcome for Dom. Tobi is in over his head and realistically Dom would never be discharged (at least in Canada)into his care - especially at Dominic’s level of illness. Hopefully Dominic can get into intensive therapy sooner than later otherwise I despair of him ever recovering. -
2 Resurrection and Hospital
Petey commented on Georgie DHainaut's story chapter in 2 Resurrection and Hospital
While this seems like a major setback (and it certainly is) this may also be the beginning of the help Dominic needs, tho there’s no guarantee that the treatment will be successful. Such deep seeded thoughts are difficult to overcome but maybe with the Doc and Tobi on his side Dominic may achieve some peace. -
Not sure how to respond to this out of control spiral into utter despair. Surely there must be some redemption for a soul that has known only torture and abuse through no fault of his own.
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Hopefully the life lessons Collin taught them will help them cope with the devastating and unexpected loss. Brian struggles with his own grief. I’m glad he didn’t offer the boys some trite useless religious consolation. How will his relationship with the boys evolve? Interesting days ahead for them all.
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So often in helping heal others we heal ourselves; such a wonderful, powerful chapter. Thank you 🙏
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How right you are about the BS apology🤬. Unfortunately today, especially in Canada, many people think that just saying sorry (accompanied by tears) will placate people. We have learned they are but empty words. Many churches were involved in the running of residential schools and many have acknowledged wrongdoing, only the RC church is so late to the table. We need more Brian’s!!
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When Frances retires I vote for Brian as Pope❤️. Kyle will benefit from his wise counsel. A peaceful respite for our travellers. What beauty will be created in this atmosphere.
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Justice for one is not justice for all, tho if one should die in war I guess that would be delayed justice. Sadly, society still hasn't learned equal justice for all.
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Chapter 27 - It All Comes Out In The End
Petey commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Chapter 27 - It All Comes Out In The End
From now on Duke will have to watch his back. From the conversation we realize that his Mum is as evil (or more so) than Clyde or his Dad. She makes no idle threats, so when she says he signed his death warrant he needs to take it seriously. What a F’d up family! -
Chapter 24 - It's Taken A Lot Out Of Me Loving You
Petey commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Chapter 24 - It's Taken A Lot Out Of Me Loving You
I think a more specific trigger warning may be appropriate. Tough read but hoping Luke comes to the rescue before it’s too late.
