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Stepping on Troubled Times
pvtguy commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Stepping on Troubled Times
Jack is remarkably very astute in his assessment of things. The meeting between Shaun and Joey ought to be very interesting, to say the least. Jack's mum is truly remarkable in her acceptance and her parenting skills! -
Shaun is playing games: he's telling Jack one story and Joey another. If honesty was his motive, he would have stated any thoughts to his best friend, but he did not. Yes, teenage/immature behavior. I don't applaud what Joey did either: physical violence is rarely if ever a solution, but it might just shake Shaun up enough. If Shaun values Joey's friendship, he will apologize for his actions too! And he will be honest with his feelings as well as be honest with his parents.
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So interesting to see what happens with high levels of testosterone enter the picture with friends, especially when 2 of the 3 are discovering their sexuality is not that of the 3rd. It would seem the only "sane" one is Joey! He has a supportive family and he actually has a rational side. All the others need serious counseling!! I'm eager to see how this plays out!
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Very powerful chapter! I hope it has influence on readers to encourage others to report abuse! Still, you certainly capture the mental and emotional situations of the abused! Excellent work!!!
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Joey is on a quick discovery of himself and seems very quick in calmly accepting his feelings. I really like this story!!!
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I do agree with @Canuk: this conversation would not have taken place with anyone when I was their age! Hell, it didn't even happen for me at twice that age! Well done! In for interesting times.
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Dean's actions with Joey's "girlfriend" happened before his recent "evolution". He was an ass, for sure, but I'll be the underlying issues were still present and he was just trying to prove something to himself. At least I hope that's part of it. I can only echo the comments above about Joey's parents and their involvement and Joey's being faced with Jack's "confrontation".
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I feel conflicted in saying I "loved" this chapter - I love how well written and presented it is - not the content - for that I am angry, wanting to rip a couple of people into shreds! How a parent (father or mother) could be that abusive leaves me shaking, for I was married to a woman who was abusive to our son - hence, I became a single parent and dumped her. Thank God she never left bruises, but it was heading that way. I could have easily ended in jail/prison if she had done more than she did. The emotional abuse has left him totally having nothing to do with her since he was in middle school (when we separated and divorced). Can't wait to see how this story turns out! Another great story by James Matthews!
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Having lived an early life somewhat similar to what is described here - living with just basics, struggling for but never denied those essentials - this story resonates so much with me. Great writing.
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Matias' parents will be shocked if they find out what he is really doing for his work! Kyle is a normal teen - naive about the consequences of being with Matias.
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I love how you have captured the teen angst, attitudes still present among people of all ages, and also dealing with an abusive alcoholic. I suspect Dean is about to reveal he was assaulted sexually...but I'll patiently (who am I kidding?) for he next posting!
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Another wonderful volume in the story of Puppy. I do hope there is a Puppy 3 as I do want to see what happens with both Steven and Hunter. Puppy has come a long way since Greenstone and, if he truly reflects as Cindy has observed, he will see and appreciate the changes and the changes he still needs to accomplish. Please say there will be a Puppy 3!!! Wonderful writing, James!! Tony
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Puppy is growing up, but both Steven and Hunter are giving in to too much testosterone as well as Steven's identity crisis. Loving the story still!!!
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Kyle's life seems to be getting more complicated. Is his view of Matias somewhat skewed? Looking for more development of this story!
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I, too, feel this could be the end, but surely hope not! I'm not ready to leave these wonderful characters. For one, I would like to know more about the living situation of Hunter and Taylor - has the place been cleaned up? Secondly, I also would like to see more of Cindy. So...you really can't end it now. Please?
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I'm wondering when Amy invites Kyle to dinner...
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Kyle is going to have to create a whole other social media personality if he is to keep away from his father. His father sees "sickness" in Kyle but doesn't recognize the sickness (alcoholism) in his own.
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Putting His Hands on Mine
pvtguy commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Putting His Hands on Mine
Dean adds to the tension building up. Wonder if it's Jack's father who provided the eye accessory? -
It breaks my heart to think about the kids who are turned out by parents or an untenable situation at home and have to fend for themselves. Yet, Kyle is making his way through slowly. You are certainly capturing the angst, excitement, fears and reality that Kyle is facing. Job well done!
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Greenstone was not meant to house children as long as Puppy was there. It is not surprising that there was no internet for the kids. As for Hunter strangling Puppy...He was reliving his brother's trauma and essentially trying to choke some sense into him! Remember, he was drunk and his defenses were down. I don't really think he meant it. He was acting out his rage. Great chapter, as always!
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Superbly well done chapter! You've added more background to the drama. Hunter is like everyone else - complicated. I still stand by my assessment that his first sexual experience with Puppy - while probably seen as a dom/sub scene - was rape, but Hunter has explained it as more the dom/sub relationship or his being a user and viewing Puppy as the used. We do see that his motives were actually more layered, and I hope that he eventually understands his actions through a new lens. Now on to the next chapter(s)!
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I just started reading this story today but love it much already. The cliffie has me anticipating the next chapter!
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Oops...wrong title...it's Title IX, not IV.
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Juries are always instructed to base their decisions only on the evidence presented, and, I believe, that is what they do for the most part. My only question, which is the focus here: what if the "evidence" is not the truth, the whole truth...? One would hope that there could be an appeal, but, as we know from cases being reversed after many years, those take a long time if ever heard.
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Going back to Greenstone was brilliant on Max's part. Puppy needed to reflect on where he had been and where he was now. Max's words were perfect. Puppy has more reflection to do and he needs to fully open up to Max and Sue about Hunter's living situation: after all, their perception is based in part by the lie he fed them about Hunter's parents. It is going to be interesting to see how this develops. Superb chapter!
