You have several gifts. The gift of writing and playing your saxophone.
Again, as a retired teacher, I had a few students that I suspected had a life similar to you. I think about them a lot. I wonder if they broke out and were able to live in peace. I did call child protective services.
I always want to read more after each section, the story is so compelling. My father was a preacher and a narcissist. That image of your father pacing is very familiar, my father preferred hard-soled, heeled shoes and we had hardwood floors.
Gripping. Horrific. I'm so glad that therapist could see you and your situation clearly. Congratulations on your emancipation, and I can't wait to read what happens next.
This is so good. I am sorry for your pain, but I understand better where your fierce voice has come from. I do want to support you, but $80 seems like a lot for a serialized book. Can I pay you $30? Sorry for being cheap.
You can read this all for free! And this newsletter isn't only the book. Once the book is posted I will offer it as an ebook or paper print-on-demand book at normal book prices.
Ms. Valdes-Rodriguez, I want to pace myself to fully absorb your story. That doesn’t seem possible.
For you to be raped and suffer so much trauma at the hands of your parents, and do the opposite of them to be survive is a testament to your character.
You didn’t deserve any of the harm or sadness. I am glad you are alive today to share your story with all of us.
I had a very rough childhood, too, and had eight siblings who also were abused and neglected in an alcoholic, poverty-stricken home and community. Like you, I tried mightily as an over-achiever to win love. You are brave to speak out on the effects of such "parenting."
You have several gifts. The gift of writing and playing your saxophone.
Again, as a retired teacher, I had a few students that I suspected had a life similar to you. I think about them a lot. I wonder if they broke out and were able to live in peace. I did call child protective services.
I always want to read more after each section, the story is so compelling. My father was a preacher and a narcissist. That image of your father pacing is very familiar, my father preferred hard-soled, heeled shoes and we had hardwood floors.
Gripping. Horrific. I'm so glad that therapist could see you and your situation clearly. Congratulations on your emancipation, and I can't wait to read what happens next.
Alisa, this is very powerful and well written. I definitely want to keep reading.
I love reading your story. You have remarkable strength. I admire you. You may have no idea how many will be helped from listening to your voice.
It’s perhaps ironic that M. Scott Peck’s People of the Lie was likely published around the time you’re recalling.
Powerful. Honest. Beautifully written. Your story will help so many find a way to heal. Thank you for sharing it.
This is so good. I am sorry for your pain, but I understand better where your fierce voice has come from. I do want to support you, but $80 seems like a lot for a serialized book. Can I pay you $30? Sorry for being cheap.
You can read this all for free! And this newsletter isn't only the book. Once the book is posted I will offer it as an ebook or paper print-on-demand book at normal book prices.
Good for you in naming that pedophile. I'm glad I discovered your newsletter. I admire you.
Ms. Valdes-Rodriguez, I want to pace myself to fully absorb your story. That doesn’t seem possible.
For you to be raped and suffer so much trauma at the hands of your parents, and do the opposite of them to be survive is a testament to your character.
You didn’t deserve any of the harm or sadness. I am glad you are alive today to share your story with all of us.
I had a very rough childhood, too, and had eight siblings who also were abused and neglected in an alcoholic, poverty-stricken home and community. Like you, I tried mightily as an over-achiever to win love. You are brave to speak out on the effects of such "parenting."
Sending you the biggest bear hug EVER!!!!!!!!
This is an amazing book. Riveting.