Comments : The Beginning Or The End?

  • 8 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    Written for Ben's dark contest

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Craig, thank you for this; thank you for your honesty and apologies for not seeing the contest through - sincerely.

    All the best as ever,

    Ben

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Ben! All totally understand. To be completely truthful I was gonna let this fail to insignificance.

      Bren posting hers and showing more balls than I have made me rethink.

      Brenda! You are one amazing lady

  • 8 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Crikey Craig! Yes all that would twist a person indeed! This is so personal and heartfelt and I'm sure you still have a lovely heart :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you mad cat lady (sorry but it's a Simpsons thing "the mad cat lady")

      Thank you for your words they are gratefully received.

      Craig x

  • 8 years ago

    by Mark

    Craig. A well phrased piece that took me all the way. And I just really am sorry that happened. Thanks for sharing the story with is

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Stuff happens dude! Always has and always will.

      We deal with it. We have to! What is the choice otherwise.

      Respect and regards

      Craig

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    This may be a long piece but it doesn't steer from the subject matter once.. Fantastic as ever

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you Em.

      Sorry for its length, it had to be so

      Craig x

  • 8 years ago

    by Michael

    Craig,

    I read this one on the thread, and still this time again the rawness of your story is heart-felt, with more to follow. Thank you for sharing this piece of personal writing.
    Your heart is pure :)
    Michael

  • 8 years ago

    by CJ Maleney

    Thanks Michael. My daughter and I are OK, not perfect and I think it's a long way off.

    For now ok is good enough

    Craig

  • 8 years ago

    by Brenda

    Craig, I am so happy you posted this! This was,well written and a very personal write from you, which I really thank you for sharing. When your world goes upside down and you are still making it work, that's strength there. We never really know strong we really are until we get knocked to our knees...hugs my friend-

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Had you not posted yours and give me a delicate kick up the arse, I'm not sure I would have.

      The world is a big old funny place but by joining PnQ it somehow makes it feel a little smaller. This is testimony to people like yourself.

      Craig x

  • 8 years ago

    by Risqué

    Lovely write. I enjoyed reading it and am so glad you posted. Thank you for the snapshot into your world.

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you so much.

      Life will throw curve balls at you. You'll miss a few and hit a few, but ya gotta keep swinging.

      Craig

  • 8 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    This is another piece I liked from the thread. No apologies for the length, it was a brave story to tell and I am gripped to read from beginning to end. I'm happy to read such a personal tale and can I just say I really can see how strong you are...having a cool/fun personality even after these sad moments in your life. :-)

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Ha I'm not cool I'm a bit of a geek on the sly. Bravado and all that !!!

      I do have a lot of fun times though. More to come now the rivers are full and fast flowing again.

      Didn't ever think I would vocalise this part of my life. Suppose it's been 26 years waiting to be written.

      Thank you for your kind words

      Craig x

  • 8 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    I loved this in the challenege and i still think it is wonderful.
    Glad its nominated! Well done