All Comments on 'Restoration'

"I know who I am. I am Katie, Mary and Blackie. I am a person of great worth who has every right to be happy without worrying how it will affect mankind. I know I can't save the world but I can now save me and that's the biggest challenge I face and I will win."

So much went in to writing this and it shows in such a powerful way. Restoration, redemption, salvation...Living through pain and suffering and continuing to fight on, believing in hopes and dreams for the future.

Wow.

and perfectly balanced and conceived. I'm not sure if this is a contest entry, but IF it is, best of luck!!

deeply moving. Abs, you got my attention and kept it. so many twists and turns. beautifully done, love. kudos for you!

*hugs*

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... and empowering. It screams, "I AM!" Very well done, Abs. ~Imp

A beautiful piece of work. I loved it! Good luck!

Tears rolling down my cheeks. I can't believe how magnificent this story is. Intricate and also very, very human.

Very well written story, Abs - your best I'd say. Nice Alice in Wonderland touch. As for Siouxsie Sioux, well, any story that mentions her is Fab in my books ;) xxx

Your best story so far. Very well written and so poignant.

I must say that this is the best story for the Christmas contest....but more importantly this is a very well crafted story with many twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed it with much joy and wonder. I am new to your writing but not for long. Thank you, Bryan.

That's what it did to me, Abs, it sent shivers down my spine, and made my eyes prick with tears.

Wonderful story. Very well written; poignant without being sentimental, moving, hopeful, and so damn emotional.

God, I hope this wins, it truly does deserve it. It's a gem.

Lou

xxx

I didn't want it to end. I could have kept reading this... that was such a beautifully, touching, deep, enlightening, OMG I thought I was going to cry with that last scene.

Truly brilliant work hon and I hope you win. If not, get this in print!!!!! That should be made into a movie.

Fantastic. Breathtaking read, thank you.

You were right, Absie. I loved it. You took a mushy story, and made it a thing of beauty.

mismused

That was really good!

This reminds me why I don't only lust after your body, I want to have kinky brain-sex with your brilliant mind also.

Excellent story Abs.

This is a truly lovely story, Abs - one of those that makes you smile through your tears. I can see "you" shining through every little bit of it, and I'm so glad you wrote this. This one is going in my favorites. Be proud of yourself girl; I'm sure proud of you.

That's the first story in quite some time that actually made me cry. I know I'll be thinking about Blackie all day now. An incredible revisit of the Dickens classic. I truly hope this wins Abs, it certianly deserves to.

with this story. An incredible piece of writing Abs.......I actually can't think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. Speechless and so very proud - of you. Take what everyone else said and treble it. Thank you. xxxxxxxx

Uplifting, reassuring and joyful. A real pleasure.

*sniff*

Thank you.

Mere words cannot describe the uplifting feelings I got from reading your story. I didn't know, or thought possible, that someone could write this well.

You should take your story and send it to every poor soul that exist on this Earth. That's how empowering your story is to me!!!!

Thank you

I loved this story, Abs...what a wonderful job you did! It's a story that gives you hope...really great!

...to comment on a story so warm and moving. Thank you for a wake up call.

A beautiful story, truly touching me deep inside.

It makes me want to kiss you and hug you real tight.

See? All emotional.

I was hooked from the first page - Abs this was a delight to read and truly moving. XX

You have hit the nail on the head with ur depiction of the effects of depression. It's something that one can not (God forbid!) ever understand unless one had been there him/her self. Congratulations on a brilliant story and all the best.

Belief in oneself is a gift never fully realized without inner struggle and deep searching. I enjoyed the vivid glimpses of such efforts, told with passion and conviction. The fear of admitting weaknesses, the shame of letting yourself down, the pain of loss and the undying hope that keeps the bad from taking over entirely was nicely illustrated and carries with it, its own infusion of hope for the reader. Congratulations are in order. Your words have reached out courageously and, at least in my case, touched someone's heart.

"I will win." ~ Never has a sentiment been more true than in Blackie's case.

~lucky

Simply beautiful

CRAPTACULAR!

Thank you my dear for such a true statement. My eyes filled several times with the tears of remembereance and the hope that has come to realization. Blackie is everyone of us at some point in our lives. We must all face our demons and try to cope with the pain that we have. You put into words feelings and struggles that sometimes we can not even define within ourselves. In doing so you put into words the hope and love that is always there, but often unseen. No reward is greater than knowing thyself. You praises sung do no justice to the gift and the hope that you have provided. Take comfort in knowing that you have given all of us something special this season of blessings.

And wings of joy carry it higher. A truly moving piece of work ABs. I hope your light shines as bright as Blackies.

This story should be given to anyone who has lost even the smallest part of their spirit. I only wish that I could adequately describe how I felt after reading it. A turly amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing it!

A truly beautiful, soul wrentching story. The charm, emotion and power is had to describe, but easy to feel. Thank you.

It's halp me to know me. Who I'm .

A great story. Give me hope for live.

Can I translate this story in our language and post it ?

Please mail me.

A big thanks.

***** from me.

The concept, while not completely original, was well reasoned and thoughtful. Our self doubting and inner demons can be overwhelming at times. Perhaps this story can be read and adopted by someone who can be helped by it.