Date: Sep 13, 2018 4:10 pm Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
I am so proud of Brian for listening to Justin and for Justin guving him the chance to start again. I know they have a ways to go but it's a start. Great sto story.
Date: Sep 06, 2018 3:35 pm Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
Terrific chapter for Justin then Brian. I'm so relieved that Brian didn't escape and chose Justin.
Date: Sep 06, 2018 2:29 am Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
Wow! Holy shit Wow! My heart breaks for Brian....
[Report This]Date: Sep 06, 2018 2:00 am Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
It's good that Brian heard what was said with his own ears and has decided that Justin is what he needs.
Date: Sep 06, 2018 1:14 am Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
So happy to see that Brian and Justin are starting to communicate better! Loved how Justin held himself together not only for himself but for Brian as well. And Brian realizing that he needed to hear the recording 'with' Justin shows he's growing emotionally into a much stronger person, partner, and husband. Glad to see that he turned to Justin instead of his usual coping methods!
Hearing Deb's awful, disgusting tirade about how the others 'owe' her 'baby' and are supposed to practically bow down at his feet is probably the only way that Brian will be able to cut the proverbial strings that tie him to do her bidding. It's just so sad that it took something that horrible for him to hear.
Amazing work, Nichelle!
*HUGS*
Deb
Author's Response:
Hey Deb!
You are so RIGHT! Justin is an amazing man with an incredible strength of will and character. Had it been me, I would have probably yelled, screamed and kicked until the anger drained out of me. I think what I loved most about this chapter is that he told Brian honestly what went wrong between them, and then let Brian process his thoughts and feelings about it on his own. He didn't badger, yell or whine; just clearly and concisely gave Brian the unvarnished truth. It allowed Brian to see their relationship through Justin's eyes without being clouded by hurt feelings and continued disappointment. He gave Brian the choice, and as a result, it looks like Brian and Justin have finally turned a corner. Hopefully, they will keep the upward mobility as more revelations are revealed and throughout the next phase of their therapy.
HAPPY READING and HUGS,
~Nichelle
Date: Sep 06, 2018 1:12 am Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
Wow, fantastic chapter. Brian now sees the real Deb and hopefully can move forward. Thank you for bringing back one of my favorite stories. It is wonderful. I do have to ask if you read and respond to your reviews, what happened to Gus? I just can't remember. Thank you again.
Author's Response:
Hey Marilynne!
I'm running soooooooooooooooooo behind on answering my reviews, but here's the short version. Gus passed a few hours after his birth due to ongoing complications with Lindsay's pregnancy. Part of that is explained in the following chapter. Gus' death has been mentioned all throughout the story thus far, but we will be taking an even more in depth look at the events surrounding it going forward.
As for Brian's reaction, he definitely had an eye-opening experience where Deb is concerned. And yes, he's most certainly hurting right now. Thankfully, he's allowing Justin to be there for him, and vice versa. Hopefully they will continue to grow and strengthen as more and more revelations come to light.
I'm so happy that you are still on this journey with me! And thank you again so much for leaving me reviews. Not only are they motivational, but they give me a clearer picture of how you all are reading and processing what it is I'm doing. It lets me see this world unfold through your eyes, and for that, I'm truly grateful!
HAPPY READING and HUGS,
~Nichelle
[Report This]Date: Sep 06, 2018 12:15 am Title: STAYING OR GOING: BOOK II: CHAPTER 5: THE FACTS OF LIFE EXPOSED Part 2
Brian turning to Justin and accepting his comfort shows that he meant what he said to Justin and what is in his heart, Justin is his Rock of Gibraltar and his safe haven when Deb and Michael would try to tear him apart.
Justin letting Brian know what he has to deal with for years concerning Michael and him turning to Michael will hurt but it is a conversation they need to have to continue to destroy the power that Michael had over them.
As much as this is about everyone fixing their relationships I also believe it is about severing all the ties to the poison allowed to sleep in and affected them called Deb and Michael Novotny?
Brian needs to talk and see that brushing off Deb's controlling, cruel, bullying nature and Michael's controlling, stalkish, whiny, needy, bullying nature can't work anymore he needs to face the truth and decide what to do about Deb and Michael once and for all.
Deb spoke the truth about how she feels about her so called sons and their place in her and Michael's life.
To Move Forward They All Have To Let Go Of The Dead Weight.
Author's Response:
Hey Blue!
Let me just say that I absolutely LOVE the way you analyze my work. Your insight into the characters and their motivations are like those of a writer. Please take that as the HINT it is meant to be. And yes, you are right on the money with your assessment of how this is going to play out in many ways. As more and more information comes to the forefront, Brian, Justin and the guys are going to really have to accept some hard truths about their roles in the breakdown of their relationships and figure out if keeping ties with the Novotnys is going to be worth it in the end. It's certainly not an easy decision to choose between letting go of the familiar or running towards a future fraught with a bunch of unknown paths. Let's hope the boys are adventurous.
HAPPY READING and HUGS,
~Nichelle