Reviewer: Charlotte_Eats_Apples Signed [Report This]
Date: Jul 09, 2021 8:02 am Title: Chapter 6- The Beginning

I love how he now knows Justin is an artist. And Justin has been so great at keeping Brian focused on his main goal here, Gus :)

Author's Response:

Brian recognizes someone who has a muse.

Reviewer: Nichelle Wellesly Signed [Report This]
Date: Mar 28, 2019 2:27 pm Title: Chapter 6- The Beginning

Sandy Darling, I LOVE THIS!! You are doing such an amazing job with the subject matter. My eldest sister and brother had addictions for many MANY years, and now well into their 50s they are finally both clean and sober. It is a constant journey, even for those of us who are supporting their efforts.

I really love Ted, who didn't hesitate to share his own struggles with Brian. He's certainly correct in Brian needing to find other ways to fill his time. It's not so much boredom, but that Brian has to give himself permission to reinvent himself. For so many years, he had cultivated an image which Michael and Lindsay- Hell, EVERYBODY- vicariously lived in. He's has to know that it's absolutely acceptable to want to be someone different; to have something else to look forward to rather than simply exists according to everyone else's expectations. That said, I think Brian's assessment of Michael's reaction to his decision is more than a little accurate. Michael would spend every waking moment whining about who Brian is, what he should be concentrating on, who he should be according to Michael's edicts. So I really hope he doesn't find out until Brian is on surefooting.

As for Lindsay: That sanctimonious harridan is such a damn hypocrite since I'm sure she and Melanie have at the very least, WINE with their dinner every night and Gus is present for that. I mean if you're going to tell Brian that it's irresponsible to drink when he has Gus, shouldn't it have been pointed out that she is certainly NOT having coffee, cola, or Kool-Aid all the time when Gus is with HER either? Just saying! Anyway, I'm glad that he told Justin about her, especially because if Brian falls of the wagon, his interactions with Lindsay (who is like a modern day Joan Kinney in my book) would likely be the culprit.

I'm looking forward to more of this amazing story, and the continual journey of Brian and Justin. Simply freaking marvelous, Darling!

HAPPY WRITING and HUGS,

~Nichelle

Author's Response:

Nichelle:

Thank you for such a long and lengthy comment.  I'm glad that I'm portraying Brian in a realistic manner; I had concerns about my accuracy and I'm glad that you think I am doing a good job.  I'm not a fan of either Michael or LIndsay as evidenced by most of my stories.  Justin and Brian are in an interesting place in this story and I don't know how it will pan out in the end.  I hope my readers continue to support this new endeavor.

Reviewer: sophiesmom Signed [Report This]
Date: Mar 25, 2019 6:43 pm Title: Chapter 6- The Beginning

Is Justin becoming his sponsor or his friend? He did a good job getting Brian back on track.

I think Brian needs to start speaking at these meetings. Get things off his chest that he really doesn't realize are all weighing heavily on him.

Glad Babylon's pull isn't that strong any longer.

Author's Response:

Justin is his sponsor and I think he will start pushing Brian or he will not be very effective.  

Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: Mar 23, 2019 12:05 pm Title: Chapter 6- The Beginning

So, Brian knows what Justin does for a living; maybe they could spend time together working on an artistic project; that would get some pressure off Brian; he could spend time with Justin and have something to work on.

Author's Response:

Perhaps, they could do this in the future, but for now Brian needs to concentrate on his sobriety.