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Mary Johnson's avatar

Wow! This was so real.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thank you, Mary!

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Bob - Enough's avatar

NOOOOOO - I want the next part of the book.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

There's one coming but it won't be ready until September.

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Bob - Enough's avatar

September, September !!!! ... AHHHHH (crying emoji).... I loved it and was engrossed in it. Good stuff, thanks.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thanks for the encouragement!

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The Revolution Continues's avatar

I've been where Fran's at. It's no fun.

Great story, Diane.

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@smokygirl2006's avatar

Great story! This made me think of one of my mom’s favorite movies, “Enough”, about a battered woman who ends up having to take matters into her own hands to save herself and her daughter from an abusive husband. There is so many of these kinds of real life issues where women have had to deal with an abusive spouse or significant other and it’s even worse when children are involved. Thanks for sharing, Diane.

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

That was just gripping, Diane. Thanks for sharing this piece of fiction.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

Thanks, Diana!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I hope you continue with this writing, Diane.

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

I've been at this so long and have taken so many hits (another word for rejections) that I'm not stopping any time soon! Call me crazy!

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

I'd rather call you talented and determined.🙏🏼

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Diane Engelhardt's avatar

🙏

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