tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post3095265555783496300..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Stories of Friendship and Betrayal: Part 1Wisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-32053726993673689312013-01-16T18:31:18.377-03:302013-01-16T18:31:18.377-03:30i really enjoyed reading this story... it puts thi...i really enjoyed reading this story... it puts things into perspective! I hope you dumped that man.Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10609583151665266926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-24884242598840421242011-05-03T20:25:44.265-02:302011-05-03T20:25:44.265-02:30hey definitely u should write..u r so wonderful..i...hey definitely u should write..u r so wonderful..i must appreciate..GUd luck..keep up the good workShiwali Arorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545113708657133664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-51565596109228282412011-04-06T06:20:33.847-02:302011-04-06T06:20:33.847-02:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.louis vuitton replica handbagshttp://www.shopdreambags.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-31897485788557509022009-08-02T00:32:04.012-02:302009-08-02T00:32:04.012-02:30Yes, Annie I remember and thanks for the caution b...Yes, Annie I remember and thanks for the caution but I maintain a level of anonymity here for exactly the purpose of feeling more free and I do change names.<br />thank you for your kinds words.<br />Part 2 coming up!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-72694026079175811452009-08-02T00:29:52.248-02:302009-08-02T00:29:52.248-02:30Thank you Anon, my thinking exactly about learning...Thank you Anon, my thinking exactly about learning more and more about the complexities of human nature and gaining understanding of our own fragility.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16252852923596758012009-08-01T23:40:28.423-02:302009-08-01T23:40:28.423-02:30Well, as you may remember, I got into trouble in m...Well, as you may remember, I got into trouble in my blog for writing a story, names changed, about something much less intimate than this. But your story was a long time ago, and the main character is dead. I think what you have to be careful of is the possibility that the story might be read by someone involved who would be offended. I hope we can all keep telling life stories on our blogs. That's what makes them interesting. <br /><br />You wrote this story so well and with such sensitivity that I hope you will continue to tell us more. I am looking forward to reading the next one.20th Century Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432147267959308192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-85268708197220736382009-08-01T23:32:37.457-02:302009-08-01T23:32:37.457-02:30Plase continue your story, your writing is so flui...Plase continue your story, your writing is so fluid. I tend to believe that such a human interest story can awaken some understanading in all of us. We mortals can be tempted to judge so quickly, you were a good and helpful friend. Looking forward to more of your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-60514938631374700272009-07-31T12:20:17.675-02:302009-07-31T12:20:17.675-02:30Nick:
No one ever expected this to end like it did...Nick:<br />No one ever expected this to end like it did. I feel she thought she had burned her bridges and had never bonded with her infant son whom I didn't mention as I felt it extraneous to the core story of Frieda. She must have felt she had nothing left. The police investigated of course and Adam was cleared of any wrongdoing.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-56681498337831925322009-07-31T12:18:03.162-02:302009-07-31T12:18:03.162-02:30Irene:
I guess what I'm real;y trying to get a...Irene:<br />I guess what I'm real;y trying to get across here is the complexity and neediness and sometime amorality of human nature. I am not perfect. Not by a long shot and had to work on my issues around all of this.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-22096896948870938412009-07-31T09:17:25.797-02:302009-07-31T09:17:25.797-02:30A very sad story but it's always interesting t...A very sad story but it's always interesting to hear personal stories, particularly about avoidable tragedies like that. The rot clearly started when Frieda got pregnant, was seen as "damaged goods" and married someone she never loved. Her life never quite worked from then on.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-37483146835256435552009-07-31T05:17:23.690-02:302009-07-31T05:17:23.690-02:30Just think what a long way you've come since t...Just think what a long way you've come since then, WWW. You are a different woman now and would never be caught up in such a shambles now.This is all about betrayal and untrustworthiness and lewd behavior on the part of several people and you were an innocent bystander who was caught up in it against her will. Thank goodness you have left all of that behind you.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-18688913442251656832009-07-31T02:54:56.005-02:302009-07-31T02:54:56.005-02:30Brighid,
All a long time ago and wellbeing is well...Brighid,<br />All a long time ago and wellbeing is well and good!!<br />I was afraid more of the boredom factor for readers rather than anything else, actually.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-34783499818202928512009-07-31T02:53:45.577-02:302009-07-31T02:53:45.577-02:30Thank you oklhdan and welcome!
OK then!
XO
WWWThank you oklhdan and welcome!<br />OK then!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40902489673214916262009-07-31T02:37:09.771-02:302009-07-31T02:37:09.771-02:30As long as your wellbeing is not compromised go fo...As long as your wellbeing is not compromised go for it.Brighidhttp://brighidsplace.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-3999156177684105572009-07-30T22:48:33.634-02:302009-07-30T22:48:33.634-02:30Love your writing. Yes, keep telling your stories...Love your writing. Yes, keep telling your stories.oklhdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371904174197202740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-58010634265425018732009-07-30T22:42:54.144-02:302009-07-30T22:42:54.144-02:30Gail:
Oh thank you so much. I have the most devote...Gail:<br />Oh thank you so much. I have the most devoted and loyal readers!<br />I don't know about healing, I think I've healed. It's more the story telling and how we can surmount all sorts of challenges and heartbreaks.<br />The "This too shall pass" school of philosophy. :^)<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-43264460174427204662009-07-30T22:41:24.554-02:302009-07-30T22:41:24.554-02:30T:
Coming from you those are precious words. Thank...T:<br />Coming from you those are precious words. Thank you!<br />No as said to GM only a handful, even my exes don't have access to this blog!<br />I'm at the stage in life where I'd like to get the more personal stories down.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-22403899813155287062009-07-30T22:40:01.612-02:302009-07-30T22:40:01.612-02:30GM:
No, there's no intention of that. It is so...GM:<br />No, there's no intention of that. It is so long ago and very few people would know the story and only a few that I know of would read this blog and know me.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42001201874177112822009-07-30T22:04:27.080-02:302009-07-30T22:04:27.080-02:30You sing it well! Your writing skills are amazing...You sing it well! Your writing skills are amazing and left me waiting for the next word.<br /><br />Keep writing if it brings no harm and it may help you heal also.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-6827834902890410542009-07-30T21:14:08.894-02:302009-07-30T21:14:08.894-02:30As the two previous commenters have said, WWW, you...As the two previous commenters have said, WWW, your writing style is so easy to read and addictive!<br />I'm an impatient reader, prone to skipping paragraphs - but not so with your pieces. :-)<br /><br />I'm fascinated by the stories of your life, but am comfortable only if you're absolutely sure nobody will recognise the characters. For your sake as well as theirs.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-31182305725348768592009-07-30T18:12:09.206-02:302009-07-30T18:12:09.206-02:30So long as there is no intention to cause pain, th...So long as there is no intention to cause pain, there should be no problem.<br /><br />You tell the story well!Grannymarhttp://grannymar.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-59865982481178927762009-07-30T17:41:14.870-02:302009-07-30T17:41:14.870-02:30Oh thank you Nevin, for your kinds words. I've...Oh thank you Nevin, for your kinds words. I've changed all the names in the story. And that's all I've changed. I've omitted some detail, like she did come to me in my office on the night she died to ask me to have a coffee with her and try and heal our friendship and I refused. It was after she left my office, Len called. And years and years later, out of the blue, Len and I were to have contact again. You couldn't invent this stuff. I still think of her though.....the sense of betrayal has never left me.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-27765113773228198112009-07-30T16:27:47.759-02:302009-07-30T16:27:47.759-02:30This was a sad sad story!
It was sad because a w...This was a sad sad story! <br /><br />It was sad because a woman who got pregnant at a young age was seen as the "damaged goods", it was sad because people got married for convenance rather then for love, it was sad because 2 men betrayed their wives and didn't own up to it, it was sad because a woman was so badly cornered that she either killed herself or was killed... :( <br /><br />I personally do not mind reading such stories every once in a while, as long as the people involved do not have a problem with it....<br /><br />I wouldn't want you to get into trouble with any weird character in the future because you put it out there.....<br /><br />On a separate not: Your writing skills and story telling is very strong which makes it an enjoyable read.Nevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695297829881237662noreply@blogger.com