tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post3951460361537785848..comments2023-11-30T04:43:54.844-05:00Comments on A Muddled Mother: The Red Dress Club: A MemoirAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00067535681616087770noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-36433268432102416552011-02-27T19:02:47.918-05:002011-02-27T19:02:47.918-05:00Your piece was very moving. Thank you.Your piece was very moving. Thank you.desiabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330437247081419645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-45437357328232304102011-02-23T10:54:12.365-05:002011-02-23T10:54:12.365-05:00That was pretty intense. I divorced my ex-husband ...That was pretty intense. I divorced my ex-husband about 10 years ago, though ours was a slower process of telling the kids, this reminded me of just how much that experience hurt them and still affects them. Found you through Bloggy Moms.<br /><br />Milica<br />http://posymosey.blogspot.com/Milicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036564586168014156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-81160746749657324442011-02-22T19:53:15.231-05:002011-02-22T19:53:15.231-05:00That was a heart-wrenching story, beautiful in you...That was a heart-wrenching story, beautiful in your clarity. What a moment to capture. Felt I was in the room. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Following you from Bloggy Mom and looking forward to reading more of your writing.<br /><br />Theresa<br />http://www.theresagrisanti.comTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293223074119342601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-11579008849518776782011-02-21T06:23:52.998-05:002011-02-21T06:23:52.998-05:00I am following you through bloggy mom please retur...I am following you through bloggy mom please return the follow at http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com<br />www.reneeahand.com<br />Thanks!<br />ReneeRenee Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447309208188460616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-18304370786611435572011-02-20T21:53:34.980-05:002011-02-20T21:53:34.980-05:00@Cheryl Laughed out loud...toe! What an edit-miss...@Cheryl Laughed out loud...toe! What an edit-miss! Thanks for the concrit. Good sugggestions. Can't wait until next time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067535681616087770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-78505953699496466722011-02-20T21:24:58.411-05:002011-02-20T21:24:58.411-05:00Thank you for sharing such a difficult moment. I c...Thank you for sharing such a difficult moment. I could really feel the tension between Scott and you, and, of course, the heartache for Aidan. <br /><br />I agree with the pp that you got caught up in description at the beginning - and I did get a smile with "toe" head, as it's spelled "tow" ;)<br /><br />I thought this line was telling: His father stood above us, and loomed over the conversation as if supervising instead of participating.<br /><br />and I liked this one too: Scott’s thick eyebrows were knitted together, his mouth tight and crooked resembling the haphazard bookshelf that he leaned on. <br /><br />Glad you linked up - I hope you will become a regular!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025221975648580117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-16821152909998252672011-02-20T18:00:22.073-05:002011-02-20T18:00:22.073-05:00Visiting from TRDC. Your piece really struck a ch...Visiting from TRDC. Your piece really struck a chord with me because my own daughter had to experience her father and I separating this past summer. We've since reconciled, but I will always wonder how much that period of our lives has affected her. Thank you for baring your soul! <br /><br />Concrit wise, I found myself skimming over the first half of the piece to get to the meat. I felt there were some places where there was almost too much description and it could have been simpler and still packed a wallop. You found that sweet spot halfway through though and my heart just ached for your little boy and for you! Keep writing...I'd love to see what other gems you polish and bring out for us to see!Lapiz de la Guerrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291465500817466681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-29025044164543367482011-02-20T09:50:41.095-05:002011-02-20T09:50:41.095-05:00Incredibly brave and honest post. If that's th...Incredibly brave and honest post. If that's the kind of writing the Red Dress Club brings out of you, stick with them.Laura Tyrrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763863418016699749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-50055293109798203122011-02-19T18:28:17.337-05:002011-02-19T18:28:17.337-05:00My heart broke with yours as I read this story. Y...My heart broke with yours as I read this story. Your little baby boy became my baby boy, wanting to reach out to him through the computer screen and the passing years. You took the responsibility on while your husband watched. You are a strong, warrior woman. Powerful. Thank you for finding the courage to share this story!! <br />I'm following!! And am gonna check out the Red Dress CLub!!Wild Child Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085099683294642471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-13089408002172942772011-02-19T09:29:04.454-05:002011-02-19T09:29:04.454-05:00My heart breaks for that poor little guy.
There...My heart breaks for that poor little guy. <br /><br />There were times when my parents' fighting was too much for me to handle, and taking care of three younger siblings while it went down was no bargain either. As much as I sometimes wished they would divorce and get it over with, I'm not sure I'd be able to handle it even today.MrsJenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210080304270799102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-39138658023443751212011-02-19T01:25:58.316-05:002011-02-19T01:25:58.316-05:00Very well written. I can't stand what divorce ...Very well written. I can't stand what divorce does to kids. I never had a similar talk with mine - rather, I let it out very gradually. But there were some devastating moments, like the time they noticed I wasn't wearing my wedding ring.<br />They do learn to function, even thrive. Mine are doing well, and I'm grateful their dad has stayed involved over the 11 years since he left.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583972660437767750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-85702350363292953922011-02-18T19:54:33.160-05:002011-02-18T19:54:33.160-05:00My heart hurt a bit reading that and it brought te...My heart hurt a bit reading that and it brought tears to my eyes. I have never dealt with divorce and I can't even imagine how hard it is for children & parents. Very well written! It grabbed me and I want more :)Brenda Van Wiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942479067895892759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-68004509914166981122011-02-18T19:32:50.919-05:002011-02-18T19:32:50.919-05:00My parents divorced when I was only 6 months old, ...My parents divorced when I was only 6 months old, so I was spared this scene. You did a great job of capturing how brutally painful divorce is for a Parent and a child. That could not have been easy emotions to relive.Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-57997662939596997332011-02-18T18:30:56.410-05:002011-02-18T18:30:56.410-05:00I experienced this same scene myself with my own f...I experienced this same scene myself with my own five year old, also 12 years ago. I doubt I could capture my feelings the way you did here. Thank you for your honesty in sharing such a raw moment.Denise Conklinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-61582105013363324972011-02-18T17:15:05.744-05:002011-02-18T17:15:05.744-05:00A difficult subject handled with honesty and a cla...A difficult subject handled with honesty and a clarity that puts you right there. Well written, and well survived.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834973664243332909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-1684827215550619732011-02-18T16:35:56.104-05:002011-02-18T16:35:56.104-05:00That was a very intense story. Thank you for shar...That was a very intense story. Thank you for sharing it with us. It was very well done. <br /><br /><br />http://spotsonthebrain.blogspot.com/Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166776666832918578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-54559094017773960992011-02-18T15:28:22.463-05:002011-02-18T15:28:22.463-05:00I definitely related to this story. Divorce sucks....I definitely related to this story. Divorce sucks. This was well written and very touching. Great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-61665057454760788462011-02-18T13:44:43.634-05:002011-02-18T13:44:43.634-05:00Sooo powerful!
I'm following and want to ch...Sooo powerful! <br /><br />I'm following and want to check out that site. <br />I would love for you to read a blog post I wrote. Here's that link if you have time:<br /><br />http://ecwrites.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-son-is-in-heaven.htmlCrazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-20601447780880293932011-02-18T09:55:43.478-05:002011-02-18T09:55:43.478-05:00wow this really hits home for me. i'm a produc...wow this really hits home for me. i'm a product of divorce and i remember the day i was told (at age 9) my parents were going to separate. it's been nearly 30 years since that day, and i do remember it like it was yesterday. :(<br />found you and following you from mommy blogs, btw.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-79540500020998483482011-02-18T09:31:32.263-05:002011-02-18T09:31:32.263-05:00You are a gifted writer. I am sorry that you went...You are a gifted writer. I am sorry that you went through such an agonizing experience. It appears you remembered every feeling, sight, sound of it. Thanks for sharing.ThaiHoa Burroughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905349539254798760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6998642513449094998.post-11382074704147018412011-02-18T09:03:39.131-05:002011-02-18T09:03:39.131-05:00Wow, this is a difficult moment to read about. You...Wow, this is a difficult moment to read about. You wrote it wonderfully. Thanks for sharing!amygrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10655920157645555504noreply@blogger.com