SilentandBroken

Ok um *sniffles*… I need a minute because THAT confrontation and breakdown of Zack with is friends was too god damn close to what I went through. There is only one way that the author can write this as well as he did. Only ONE. Having been in that position I can tell you first hand how hard this is. You see in Zack’s behavior, his desperate attempt to deflect to protect everyone and sacrifice himself how just how important it is to speak up when you see something that looks questionable in an abuser person’s behavior. The ONLY way this shit ever stops is intercession. To the author: I am so sorry you experienced this shit. I know how hard it must’ve been to write and share to the world . I am sorry for my abuse. I so proud of both of us for allowing friends to help at least some. Yeah I know it’s not over yet. It’s never over. Not even after they’re dead. The trauma remains. The habits that were built to hide everything take years to break. I won’t lie, this story had me balling as I recognized myself in Zack’s behavior. I balled for you too. Nobody should have to go through this shit. Whew this is a hell of a story you’re sharing.

Omg omg omg I can’t even breathe right now. At first I was hoping Brodie would put 2 & 2 together when he found Zack at the store soaked and desperate..now this, ugh I hope they see the truth. I hope they act on that. . Zack you precious soul… clearly your father knows where to hit and how to cover his tracks but he is losing control because random variables like the boys showing up unannounced.. I keep waiting for the old neighbor to call the cops and they catch his father in the act of beating Zack again.

Omg oh Zach…i feel for Brodie too. You had e crying at the end. To the author: if the other comment about this story being true in regards to the relationship between your father and you, you deserve a huge hug. I believe it is true judging how well you wrote his thought processes. That is how truama works

Ugh so jealous…I did NOT expect that

OMG!! Zack! Ugh.. oh my heart. Dammit this author can write. Will Zack finally tell him? What is Brody gonna do? I know having being both sexually and physically abused as a teen I wanted a white knight ..but I never had one. But if I did I know I’d want something to happen

OMG!! Zack! Ugh.. oh my heart. Dammit this author can write

Dude you fucking get IT. I swear you are writing my story with some minor changes. I thought i was the only one who experienced shit like this

Omg can you write! Zack is so real..so….me at14.i just needed a Brody

Omg you have the struggle of depression and battle of ptsd and anguish from abuse down to a T. I’ve been there. I can relate so much to Zack. Unfortunately I too had someone who was like Brody but had a dark side. He was an older student who was a narcissistic abuser too. He had me under thumb for so long. That is ancient history now but I truly appreciate how skillful you are in your writing in this genre and character development. So good. I want to wrap Zack in my arms and just love him and hold him and at the same time I can feel how Zack feels. I wanted a hero to do that hold me and embrace me and save me and be my white knight. So many tears I shed in my flashbacks from this story to this point. Please do not stop. I find these stories help me heal. Thank you.