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Reviewed by Inspire Hope	6/17/2009
William, the " Unforgiving" is so real, and touches me, yet I pray that you will find it in your heart to forgive the wrong that was done to you!! Thank you for sharing your story and for being real, people find hope when you are real. God bless you!!
Reviewed by Denise Edwards	12/28/2008
Adults who abuse children, and that was a mild form of abuse, they never understand that the smallest amount of fear and anger pushed upon a child can be traumatic, and the effect of childhood trauma can last a very long time. A very good story, Willaim.
Reviewed by Sheila Roy	7/25/2008
William, Now here is a fine example of a woman using her prejudice in her favor. I've never understood why adults take advantage of kids. I enjoyed seeing a glimpse of the retired officer here, with the use of "My mother dispatched..." lol. At least you know you were innocent. I think you labeled her well. Hugs~ Sheila
Reviewed by Lois Christensen	6/27/2008
You were so innocent of stealing the watch and that old lady was very rude to you and did not even thank you for returning it to the girl. Such people should not even be here to act like that. No thanks from her ever.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead	5/23/2008
enjoyed the read
Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath	4/8/2008
This short story was indeed sorrowful just simply sad. The images of you and the entire scenario played across my mind like a movie. Just to think about how sad you must have felt and been broke my heart and I know yours was. Awwww, well at least you were able to write about it. Wishing you all the best and lots of love and happiness too. ((( SEMPER FI ))) ~Gwendolyn
Reviewed by Olita Williams	3/23/2008
A story shared. Now I know a little more about what makes you, you. Thank you.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	3/17/2008
Excellent story, William; very well penned! BRAVO! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by John Leko	3/16/2008
...I believe we have all held moments such as these...the watch was un-for-giving...because you found it...yours to keep... and stolen....the memories never will be...but always there...unfair. John
Reviewed by Bernice Angoh	3/16/2008
Hahahahahaha William, I know this is a painfull memoery but I can't help imagining how that little lady looked like. Hope you one day forgive her, she has paid in full for what she did to you trust me...
Reviewed by RaeLynn Teller	3/16/2008
You just took each and every one of us back to that one horrible moment in our childhood that has made us who we are. Yes, it was terrible but I am sure gave you a resolve to never, never inflict that sort of pain on a child. With that in your heart your life as we know it now was formed. That old bitch helped make you who you are today. Ironic, isn't it? --RaeLynn
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks	3/16/2008
Sad remembrance, William. But don't you see? SHE had to accuse YOU in order for her theft from you to appear true; she had no shame. Forgive her now for the lesson you learned: thieves come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Hope you didn't have to go back to that store! Micke
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan	3/16/2008
such a painful memory--i am sorry for that--forgiveness comes hard sometimes
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone	3/16/2008
William, So vivid your memory of a traumatic moment in your childhood. This came to the surface now, because you are able to handle this. Look you wrote about it, got it out and now it will not be such a painful memory any longer. We here at AD, will tear her apart! lol There is justice in this after all. Hope all is well, miss you much. Peace, love, and light Amber "V"
Reviewed by Georg Mateos	3/16/2008
I had in my childhood a teacher that had made her life's goal to make my life miserable, she did, almost, I was one of those little firecrackers that took shit from nobody once they crossed that "patience red line" But to my satisfaction, I heard that she, in her death bed wanted to say sorry for making me her special witch project. As PeeWee said, it its amazing how we can't forget. Georg
Reviewed by Mr. Ed	3/16/2008
It often amazes me just how powerful some of our childhood memories are. Some of them seem to stay with us forever, and when we recall them, they seem like they just happened yesterday. And I hope you can find a much more pleasant one today, my friend.
Reviewed by c lea harris	3/16/2008
It is so unfair, when people jump to conclusions, and usually they have no idea what the true details are. When people look at me, they automatically think I starve myself in order to be the size I am, when in reality, I have to eat about every two hours, and the people who knoe me very well can back me up. There is a difference in jumping to conclusions and going by instincts, I was accused of jumping to conclusuion just recently, no I said, I was going by my instincts and they were right, and I caught my ex-boyfriend seeing other women from an onlime dating service, but of course, he won't admit it, but instincts have kept many people alive, espcially when you are a person in law ennforcement,