SilentandBroken

He’s got like 5 out now. Each one a lyrical heartbreaker

MORE! Such a great chapter.

Oh my he’s cute but this hits. Grab you some tissues

Great story. I have to agree with the opinion of others here that Brett couldn’t get off the fence loss in himself. The idea that Brett loves Corey more than a friend but less than a lover is absolutely spot on. Had they stayed together the cycle would no doubt continue. This was the best ending possible

Well I mostly called it. I honestly expected Adrian to get beat worse and be in ICU. Still though, getting rocked by an iron fireplace poker on the side of your head can cause some serious serious damage. Adrian is lucky he didn’t catch him in the temple, as that likely would’ve killed him. Or cracked his skull. Adrian’s mother is also lucky she didn’t catch a beat down for siding with Adrian. Corey better watch his back. There’s no restraining order for him. As for Corey facing Brett, they need to come to an understanding. Brett needs to make up his damn mind. He forced the issue. He pulled away. I get why Brett’s mom was pissed. She wanted them to talk before the game so Brett could focus. She probably has idea what happened with Corey and Adrian prior to the game.

I agree. I feel Adrian’s father is gonna beat him and put him back on the hospital and this time, with serious injuries. Then he’s going to find Corey, which will be is last move. Corey’s dad will destroy him

First time reading this story but so far, I’m seeing Corey is happily in love with Brett but completely oblivious to Brett no longer feeling the same way. Brett tried a few times to talk to Corey, refusing his touch and advanced which here hard for him because he still cares for Corey and doesn’t want to hurt him. During the flashbacks of younger days, it seems Corey fell deeper in love with Brett while Brett found it harder to reciprocate Corey’s advances. Finally Brett couldn’t take it anymore and realized the only way to break away was to break Corey’s heart which he didn’t want to do either. Fooling around with that other girl at the party was low but I can see how Brett felt it would be easier than trying to continue to talk to Corey and have him see the writing on the wall. I feel for both boys here. As for Corey’s parents, his mother is abhorrent. Trying fix Corey by shoving more biblical crap at him is not the way to go. His dad was surprisingly not confrontational. How that plays out is going to have fireworks I’m sure.

He tried. Corey didn’t want to hear it. All he wanted was Brett’s ass.

Maybe he’s suffering from the same thing as me… CRS! Can’t Remember Shit! 😂

Yes thank you albeit not unscarred. I still deal with trouble sleeping, depression, terrible low self esteem, and anxiety but they’re manageable. I get by I guess. I could have made something more of myself so I’m told. But the talents as a musician and vocalist I have (er had) that were never realized and steered into direction to truly grow. Sigh..alas, it’s now a hobby whose flame has blown out and my heart is no longer in. There was a chance once or twice however. Opportunities not taken I guess. Close friends back then believed they’d see me on stage performing one day instead of bonfire concerts to a few friends but, as it goes, too many barriers including trauma made sure none of that happened. I’ve got a completely different life now that I’ve made peace with and for the most part am mostly content with. But still, you can’t help but wonder “what might’ve been” ya know? I’ll admit I was good. Maybe not good enough to even go big enough to stay on the local circuit or whatever but that was never why I did it. I did it to escape reality. To live out a dream in a dream I guess. I don’t know. Unfortunately all that takes funds and resources and space to play and practice etc etc etc. I was never encouraged by my family. They’re shallow and never shared any interests with me to pursue something like this. They never took the time to show me affirmation with their shallow affection. That’s not entirely their fault though. I kept all my shit to myself (because I was terrified of their reactions). They don’t know I’m gay. Having a narcissistic mother and a father who didn’t know how to show affection, held expectations and standards I knew I’d never please made it easier to stay quiet. Affirmation is someone with my affliction of C-ptsd desperately needed then even still at times now some 30 years later. Instead I quazi isolated myself at home while maintaining a decent grade for the most part. Never finished college. Now I hold a blue collar gig but keep to myself and work and turn away opportunities to still play at work parties where I could perform. People are just too shallow and judgey and sigh..yeah people suck. I’d much rather lurk and stay closeted and dream. It’s safer. But thank you for asking. I’m ok I guess.

As I said it may have been a different story and author. Ive read waaay too many 😂

I thought Nick’s dad was a police officer. I may have this confused with another story though. Harrison West can’t be cheap either for sure.

I feel like Nick’s mom is torn between her obligation as a Dr and that Nick is essentially self- sufficient, it allows her to work as much as she does. That said. She may too still be coping with the loss of her husband by diving into work. I don’t think she’d be able to as easily pull away from Nick if he were younger. Whereas Jack’s folks sound…well, let’s just say would replace Jack as their showpiece rather quickly if it came to it.

That said, I feel the need to add, in time, the truth will force you to acknowledge its existence. Whether it be by your choice or not, it will be known, one way or another.

You just described my life as a teenager to a T. It only took 25 yrs to catch up to me.

I get Nick’s hesitation. At the same time, what he’s been searching for this whole time has been begging for his attention.kudos to Christian yet again. Kudos to Danny for getting Nick’s approval on Jonah. I think Danny will start to reign Jonah in some. Kudos to Jack for talking to Nick’s mom. I think Nick will really start to heal now. That’s when Noah is going to no longer be phased by Christian. Nick is right. Eventually he’s going to have to talk to him. Hopefully he’ll be so head over heels in love with Jack it won’t matter. As for Jack, his home situation worries me greatly. He’s holding something back.

Altimexis, I’m so sorry for the loss of your father and former classmate. That couldn’t have been easy at that age especially. I too unfortunately know loss of classmates and family at a young age. And you’re right. It is how most parents view the teen’s battle. I wasn’t saying that he wasn’t clinically depressed so much as I was highlighting that there was another perspective yet to be addressed. Just half wondered. I wasn’t poo pooing his emotions and grief either. Just trying to be a little objective. The meds will help definitely but Nick really needs is love and support more than anything which he’s getting from his friends however, I think he would really benefit from some behavioral regulation therapy of some type. Time definitely will help his perspective But not without that love and support and yes regular meals and rest. Teenagers need the most support for the very reasons you mentioned. Affirmation goes MILES for them.

I half wonder if there isn’t as much to Nick’s diagnosis as it’s made out to be. Sure he have be depressed for while over the drama and loss experienced both with his father and Noah. He could even be what’s considered a high functioning depressive, meaning he can still do a lot of normal day to day stuff like get out of bed, shower, do his homework, eat, etc etc. The worst depressed folks barely do that inconsistently. But, let’s not forget a few things. First, he’s a teenager. His emotions and thought processes are all over the damn place even without this drama. The loss of his father hasn’t been on his mind at least from our vantage point. Noah has obviously because it’s fresh and new. I half think Nick is making more of a mountain out of an ant hill for teens. Sure it’s huge for him from his perspective. But the abstract thought, the big picture isn’t being seen by him. Hopefully the doc sees this and the meds are being used just to steady the rocking of the boat so to speak.

hopefully Nick won’t needs the meds long.

You’re not wrong. Canada sucks for their Mental Health Care.

Proud of Nick for recognizing his depression and seeking help. Proud of Jonah for seeing that Nick and Jack are the better fit vs either of them for him. Much respect there. The meds don’t need to be permanent. Either of them. I don’t expect the clonazepam to be an issue either.

Zoloft isn’t the habit forming med. Clonazepam is

You’re doing fine

Hard to say. I think if something happened to Rowan, everyone is unsure how Simon would react. She

I think Krista is still holding something back. Remember, she’s not yet told Simon what happened to Rowan. She hung up and all she said was that she thought he should know and didn’t actually say what.