One man's journey to get clean
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "Reality Strikes"Getting clean from meth isn't easy
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Comment from LaRosa
This is a very well written conversational tone 'incident'.
You have captured the reality, not only of the cafeteria in the ward, but of what the journey's like for a person to suddenly "see" himself the way others do.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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This is a very well written conversational tone 'incident'.
You have captured the reality, not only of the cafeteria in the ward, but of what the journey's like for a person to suddenly "see" himself the way others do.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I appreciate your kind words and encouraging remarks,
~patty~
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
It sems so many of us think we are different than others, although we often have much morein common than we realize. Well written, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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It sems so many of us think we are different than others, although we often have much morein common than we realize. Well written, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 03-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
~patty~
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, my friend,
Gary's story reminds me of my past. We don't have the same story but there are many similarities. I think it is a great idea to write his story, I bet it helps you understand him better. Good job!
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Hello, my friend,
Gary's story reminds me of my past. We don't have the same story but there are many similarities. I think it is a great idea to write his story, I bet it helps you understand him better. Good job!
Comment Written 03-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
~patty~
Comment from LisaD123
This is an entertaining chapter and the reader is grip throughout. The dialogue is authentic and helps to move the action on with an excellent sense of pace and purpose. Characters are well-crafted and the reader is able to experience the differences between them with ease. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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This is an entertaining chapter and the reader is grip throughout. The dialogue is authentic and helps to move the action on with an excellent sense of pace and purpose. Characters are well-crafted and the reader is able to experience the differences between them with ease. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
~patty~
Comment from lyenochka
This is excellent! There's progress when a patient actually can see himself in another. In the beginning, Gary denied he was like the others but he thought maybe he had something in common with Chad and when Chad had that meltdown, he realized maybe he needed help, too. Great second to the last chapter!
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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This is excellent! There's progress when a patient actually can see himself in another. In the beginning, Gary denied he was like the others but he thought maybe he had something in common with Chad and when Chad had that meltdown, he realized maybe he needed help, too. Great second to the last chapter!
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 03-Apr-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate your comments and encouragement.
~patty~
Comment from Mastery
Hi, Patty. Very nicely done from beginning to end. Informative and realisticly told. I foiund myself engrossed in the "session" perhaps because I have been there before....back in 1984 after my son was killed. I used it as a crutch to drink. therapy (especially group) was the best thing for me.
Suggestion: "Leaving Roger's office, he feels his stomach rumbling." (At this point you should probably use the proper name "Gary feels his stomach rumbling etc..." as you haven't used his name in a while before that so "he" is a bit loose if you understand my meaning here)
Brilliant writing, my friend. Keep upm the good work. Blessings, Bob
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Hi, Patty. Very nicely done from beginning to end. Informative and realisticly told. I foiund myself engrossed in the "session" perhaps because I have been there before....back in 1984 after my son was killed. I used it as a crutch to drink. therapy (especially group) was the best thing for me.
Suggestion: "Leaving Roger's office, he feels his stomach rumbling." (At this point you should probably use the proper name "Gary feels his stomach rumbling etc..." as you haven't used his name in a while before that so "he" is a bit loose if you understand my meaning here)
Brilliant writing, my friend. Keep upm the good work. Blessings, Bob
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Hi Bob; thank you for stopping by to read and review. I will make your suggested edit. I appreciate your comments, share, and words of encouragement,
~patty~
Comment from patcelaw
patty, have had to go through many sessions of group counselling I can relate to the story of how Gary feels. I often n group would not respond much because I felt a lot of the people were not telling the truth and only trying to see if they could get a response from others in the group. patricia
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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patty, have had to go through many sessions of group counselling I can relate to the story of how Gary feels. I often n group would not respond much because I felt a lot of the people were not telling the truth and only trying to see if they could get a response from others in the group. patricia
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Hi Patricia; thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I had the opinion that Gary has in the group. Nothing that was said felt like it applied to me and my situation. I appreciate you and your time,
~patty~
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Interesting character. I wonder what you would call his illness. Thinking he is better than everyone else sounds like a common mental problem. How can he be treated?
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Interesting character. I wonder what you would call his illness. Thinking he is better than everyone else sounds like a common mental problem. How can he be treated?
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Hi Phyllis; Gary has Borderline Personality Disorder, along with Bipolar. His belief that he is so much different and so much better than everyone else comes from the idealization of his own self worth. He needs a lot of therapy and medication. Thank you for reading and reviewing,
~patty~
Comment from Rasmine
Good writing. I didn't find any errors at all. But one thing bothers me--isn't it bipolar. Well, I can't wait for the last chapter. I felt bad for Chad. Why don't they give seconds? LOL :)
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Good writing. I didn't find any errors at all. But one thing bothers me--isn't it bipolar. Well, I can't wait for the last chapter. I felt bad for Chad. Why don't they give seconds? LOL :)
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. The spelling of Bi Polar, bipolar, or BiPolar varies between sources. So, I chose one and tried to maintain it all the way through. The last chapter should be done by the end of the week. (No one gets seconds until after everyone has gotten their firsts.)
~patty~
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Oh!! Well, when I went to school for my BA in psych, it was manic-depressive--it wasn't until I was studying for an MA in it (didn't pan out) I ran into the term bipolor.
Makes sense about the seconds. He could have been patient. :P
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I missed a few, I'm so sorry, I've not been on here much lately. But, I've had a quick catch-up and am up-to-date now. It looks like Gary is at last understanding what Roger was trying to explain to him. At last, after seeing that upset with Chad, he has made a start in his journal, that will probably give him some surprises when he comes to read it back later and realises he is very much like the others in the group. It's a great way to find what's inside you, but you have to be honest and I think Gary will now that he has started. Excellent. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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I missed a few, I'm so sorry, I've not been on here much lately. But, I've had a quick catch-up and am up-to-date now. It looks like Gary is at last understanding what Roger was trying to explain to him. At last, after seeing that upset with Chad, he has made a start in his journal, that will probably give him some surprises when he comes to read it back later and realises he is very much like the others in the group. It's a great way to find what's inside you, but you have to be honest and I think Gary will now that he has started. Excellent. :) Sandra
Comment Written 02-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2017
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read and review. I really appreciate you going back to get caught up. Gary's doing much better these days, and the last chapter will tie things up. I appreciate your comments and support,
~patty~