Reviewer: dzmom (Signed) · Date: September 17, 2020 06:11 PM · On: On the Bed Together
I love this story so much!!!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 16, 2015 01:36 AM · On: On the Bed Together
Please god may you finish this one day, it is so good x
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 16, 2015 01:05 AM · On: At the Office Together
this is getting good, whyyyyyyy :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 16, 2015 12:34 AM · On: Reflected Whole
He so needs a cuddle but his brain wont allow it :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 15, 2015 01:13 AM · On: First Treatment
Poor baby :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 15, 2015 12:25 AM · On: Ten Seconds
LMAO then believe my dick. I can SO see Justin doing that
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 11:27 PM · On: Breaking Rules
This isn't finished, why am I investing in this? I love it so much :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 11:19 PM · On: In the Doorway
This bettter fucking change, Brian, Justin just wants to help you!!!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 11:10 PM · On: Watching
TOUCH HIM :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 10:47 PM · On: Trust
I hope he starts opening up a bit more :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 10:33 PM · On: Never The Same
He let his guard slip aw :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 09:59 PM · On: Fallen
Poor baby :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 09:53 PM · On: It Hurts
Ahhh Briam let him touch you, make you feel better :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 09:47 PM · On: Results
OH NO, stage two? *squishes Brian*
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 06:12 AM · On: Backward from Ten
He thinks he is protecting Justin, damnit!
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 06:05 AM · On: No
OMG just tell him :(
Reviewer: SunshineSally (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2015 05:07 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
I saw this isn't finished and thought - DO NOT INVEST IN THIS, but I have to :(
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: January 03, 2015 12:46 AM · On: First Treatment
I totally feel for Brian. He's allowing himself to feel his emotions, as well as letting Justin in just a little bit... ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2015 05:20 AM · On: Fallen
Damn! Been there, done that...
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: January 02, 2015 03:25 AM · On: It Hurts
"It hurts..." Yes it does, but is that your body or your soul talking?
Later ~ Kathleen
Reviewer: 7wildwaysup (Signed) · Date: January 01, 2015 07:32 PM · On: What I Am Now
Drama Queen...
Reviewer: Avalynn (Anonymous) · Date: November 16, 2013 04:19 AM · On: On the Bed Together
First of all, I have to say that I absolutely love your story!
I've read all the chapters in one day and I'm really really really hoping that someday you will return to this story and write the next chapters. It honestly totally blew my mind, it's the best qaf fanfiction I've ever read and the first one I wrote a comment for. I know that it is probably very unlikely that you still look in here, but I just had to write a review because everything else would have felt totally wrong given the great time I had reading this.
the characters are really great, and even after 30 chapters it never gets boring. Even if this story had 200 chapters i'd surely read them all. I also love your writing, you are extremely talented. I think it's great that you take your time so that the storyline can evolve properly. normally if there is a problem in a story (like brian's inability to get touched) it is solved during the next five chapters and a new problem presents itself. I love that it is totally the opposite in your story, that's what makes it so believable.
I'm sorry if my english sounds wierd as I'm from Germany. I will look at this story during the next months to see if you ever start writing again. you said it will be finished someday and i for myself hope this day will come rather sooner than later :)
best wishes from germany and thank you again for a lovely story!
Ava <3
Reviewer: Chloris01 (Signed) · Date: October 14, 2013 01:33 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
I'm still hoping you'll write again...This is a powerfull story.
Reviewer: Cait (Anonymous) · Date: May 17, 2013 02:25 AM · On: On the Bed Together
I know at this point it's probably unlikely you still see reviews, let alone plan to finish the story, but I've read these 30 chapters like 12 times and I still have dreams one day there'll be more. ;) I love this and all your writing.
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2012 02:51 AM · On: Progress
I love the Brian let this happen ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2012 12:35 AM · On: A Promise
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2012 12:23 AM · On: At the Office Together
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 12, 2012 12:03 AM · On: Reflected Whole
such a very emotional chapter ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2012 11:57 PM · On: First Treatment
A very intense chapter ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2012 11:42 PM · On: In the Moment
Your not the only one who that last scene brought tears to,Im crying like a baby for him!!! ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 11, 2012 11:37 PM · On: Mechanisms
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 08:10 AM · On: Choices
Great chapter Tiffany ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 05:22 AM · On: Ten Seconds
That was very intense but I loved the way the chapter finished up and Justin responded ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 04:52 AM · On: Realities
Im glad that things are moving on a wee bit ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 04:26 AM · On: Say It
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 04:16 AM · On: An Entity to Fight
this is so sad ~ Yvonne
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 03:20 AM · On: What He Knows
Im glad Brian agreed to get help,we all know how stubborn he can be ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 03:07 AM · On: Not What I See
Im glad Justin knows how Brian is feeling ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 01:00 AM · On: Breaking Rules
Im still bloody crying!!! Very sad story ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 12:42 AM · On: In the Doorway
Im actually crying at how this chapter ended ~ Yvonne
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 10, 2012 12:31 AM · On: Watching
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 11:35 PM · On: Trust
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 10:54 PM · On: It Was Brian
it was very hard for justin seeing brian like that
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 10:16 PM · On: Never The Same
A great chapter hon ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 07:01 AM · On: Untouchable
Poor Brian,I feel so bad for him
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 06:19 AM · On: Fallen
oh dear,i hope hes not hurt xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 05:29 AM · On: It Hurts
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 04:29 AM · On: Results
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 04:18 AM · On: What I Am Now
:)
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Signed) · Date: November 09, 2012 03:43 AM · On: Backward from Ten
Im enjoying this alot!! ~ Yvonne xx
Reviewer: yvonnereid (Anonymous) · Date: November 09, 2012 01:50 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
im hooked
Reviewer: DavidR (Signed) · Date: March 10, 2012 01:06 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
I only just finished Chapter 11. Somehow I must have
passed this story by but no longer. I thought that Justin
seeing Brian as ‘only’ and individual without the Brian
Kinney persona was very powerful.
Another powerful aspect of all this would have been for
Justin to see the real possibility of Brian dying. What
would Justin do? How would he live? Would he be able
to handle the funeral? Etc. etc. etc. Then again maybe
that is coming in the following chapters. Just a thought.
Thanks for this terrific story. You have an excellent
writing style. Lucky me, I have many more chapters
to read.
DavidR.
Reviewer: Ela (Anonymous) · Date: March 03, 2012 08:07 PM · On: On the Bed Together
Hi! Good to see you posting a gain. A good chapter. The slow pace of your writing accentuates the painfully slow pace of Brian's recovery. I like it.
For some reason, on my screen the chapter appears without line breaks. To read it I had to copy it and read it on a word processor. I wonder if that might be a browser problem.
Reviewer: NATHALIE RUDE (Anonymous) · Date: February 29, 2012 06:06 AM · On: On the Bed Together
pauvre justin attend la suite
Reviewer: judi (Anonymous) · Date: February 28, 2012 01:18 AM · On: Progress
Hi,
I waited quite some time and just caught up on your story. I think you have a good concept and your writing is so clean. Your psych stuff is very interesting and informative.
My recommendation, however, is to get on with the story without worrying too much about being so accurate. It feels like it's getting bogged down in detail and since it is fiction, as a reader, I want things to move along, progress, etc.. Having said that, this is your story and your creative output and I totally respect that. I am only writing because so many of your closing comments are about how complicated it is to get everything right and get chapters out and that has clearly been the case since I started reading this a very looong time ago! So thank you for the time and effort you've made to entertain us and give us something with emotional depth. I just thought you might want my impression since I've skipped out on the story for many chapters and have a different perspective than when I read chapter by chapter.
Judi
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: February 27, 2012 04:26 AM · On: On the Bed Together
Wowww this is a great surprise * makes happydance * welcome back Tiffany. I've missed you and you're beautiful heartbreaking story. Poor Brian ... I wanna hug him so badly, but I know he doesn't want that. And Justin still so supportive.
Hope I don't have to wait months for the next chapter. Please.
* big hug *
Reviewer: LostCause (Signed) · Date: February 24, 2012 01:23 AM · On: Progress
I know this hasn't been updated in a few months but PLEASE tell me you're going to continue this!
I love this story. It's so emotional and a redefinition of Brian and Justin's relationship. I feel so sorry for Brian, it must be so horrible for him to be suffering through so much at the same time, and I really hope that it gets better for him!
Reviewer: Photon (Signed) · Date: November 08, 2011 01:53 AM · On: Progress
How are you Tiffany? We miss you and hope you will update this story soon if possible.
bob
Reviewer: Ela (Anonymous) · Date: August 29, 2011 09:02 PM · On: Mirror, Mirror
Even though time has passed since your last update I find your story easy to follow. I don't need to read a few last chapters to understand the latest one. The description is powerful enough, the writing so engaging that I just transported to the storyworld, without any difficulty, and everything I need is there. No empty spots. I love your Brian (he is interestingly different from the original and still the same, exasperatingly adorable man) and find even Justin likable in this story (your Justin isn't a selfish, immature brat).
I wonder if, when you write more of the story, you ever have difficulties with the part of the story that you already have published. It seems likely that there would be ideas around that demand changes to the earlier chapters.
Reviewer: Ruby (Anonymous) · Date: August 23, 2011 04:49 AM · On: Progress
This is my favourite story and I always look out for it. I was thrilled to see that you'd posted another chapter. I hope this story carries on nice and slow as I want it to go on for a long time. You're brilliant - keep writing and don't keep us waiting tooo long x
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: August 22, 2011 04:03 PM · On: Progress
Ohh I was so pleased to see a update and it gave me a reason to re-read a couple of back chapters to fully get into the zone for this chapter. Brian and Justin are still just tiptoeing around each other and hopefully soon they will get closer.
Reviewer: Galesgal (Signed) · Date: August 22, 2011 01:03 PM · On: Progress
Let me tell you something this ws heart wrenching. I read it and could not stop the tears from falling. You just wow. I have lived ths story I have been there. I love that you take your time with your updates and when you do. Oh go i am blown away. I think tomorrow i might start over and read it again. You are mindblowing. I bow down to your greatness
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: August 22, 2011 10:30 AM · On: Progress
i don't think brian's getting better at all. he let justin undress him because he had thrown up all over himself which i really can't understand because justin made sure the bucket was at hand and brian felt himself getting sick. hope he has a breakthrough,
Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2011 10:21 PM · On: Progress
Great chapter. I love how the tables have turned for Brian and Justin in terms of who is the supportive, calming partner. I always enjoy your stories because they mostly deal with Brian's "damage" not Justin's. I love the exploration of Brian's psyche and his experiences.
When I update my story, sadly not often enough at all, I just post the link to MW on LJ in BJFic. That way if someone wants to read it they can just go to the link and it takes them straight to the story.
Reviewer: char (Anonymous) · Date: August 21, 2011 07:31 PM · On: Progress
i am so glad you are going to finish this story. i really got into it when you started it eons ago. i was dealing with the subject matter in my own family and wanted to see where you would take us, please update soon as i really love this story bunches, thank u
Reviewer: BigPaw (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2011 07:09 PM · On: Progress
What a great story, for some reason I love seeing Brian under such stress and torment but I have faith he will find peace at the end and He and Justin will be able to touch each other in love again. I look forward to updates.
Your write style is very nice, well paced and easy to read.
Lori
Reviewer: Minoloushe (Anonymous) · Date: August 21, 2011 06:26 PM · On: Progress
*clucks encouragingly at Hennie*
This chapter was very much worth the wait. I loved it! The theme of Brian’s temporal perceptions being affected is lovely. The ‘present’ of the outside world, processed through a television, contrasted with his ‘present’ of the inside world – both inside the hospital and, more significantly, inside his own head. And then the further duality of too fast / too slow and too close / too distant…hyper vigilant yet unaware of Justin’s voice.
*happy sigh*
And wow, angry Brian was really powerful. Watching him explode with all that frustration and anger felt very real to me, very Brian – so much fear in the anger. Beautiful!
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: August 21, 2011 02:18 PM · On: Progress
* waves back *
Glad to see you back with this story. And don't apologize for the delay, this story is so worth waiting for.
* hugs *
Author's Response: Aww, thanks! Always wonderful to see you, too!
*hugs*
Reviewer: Eidetic Memory (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2011 03:39 AM · On: A Promise
This is a beautiful job, Tiffany. I know first hand what cancer does and you're depicting the battle beautifully
Author's Response: It's so important to me that the story is realistic, especially with regard to illness, because I wouldn't ever want to gloss over what people go through or portray it insensitively, so I'm so pleased to hear your thoughts on this. :D Thank you so much too for your patience. I hope you'll continue to enjoy the story. :D
Reviewer: Eidetic Memory (Signed) · Date: June 18, 2011 02:02 AM · On: Ten Seconds
This chapter was beautiful!
Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: May 19, 2011 07:05 AM · On: A Promise
Don't worry about delays ... it's just the messy part of writing :) What you've written in this update is great. Justin seems to be trying to take the lead ... but I don't know if Brian's going to be able to follwow.
Author's Response: You'll see I think that Brian is trying to follow -- maybe more than he would if I wrote him more "in character" but I figure that with all he's been through perhaps he'd be a bit more... vulernerable by this point.
Thanks for being so understanding and supportive. I hope you'll like the next chapter as well!
Reviewer: Tina (Anonymous) · Date: May 18, 2011 03:05 AM · On: A Promise
Hi! I really like this story. I think that the thing that makes it so poignant and intense is your delicate insight into the psychology of the characters: really well done. And also the slow and growing pace of Brian and Justin's interaction is spot on: you bring their relationship to a new level of depht by making them face Brian's weakness, his sense of mistrust in himself. He needs to understand that he can love and be loved and live intimity even without sex, so that sex can gain a truer and deeper meaning for him. This story is so delicate and makes me think so much! Keep on writing as you do and don't let go!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that the link between the sex and everything else is still there, even though really the sex part has been in the background for so long. It really means a lot that you mention that and the slow pace of their interactions; for me, that really is critical and it's great to know that someone else sees that, too. I'm sorry for the delays! Thank you again for the thoughtful words and feedback!!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: May 17, 2011 05:09 PM · On: A Promise
such pain from both Brian and Justin and the tip toeing around each other so sad
Author's Response: Yes -- it's true.. .but eventually it'll get better, I promise. :D Thanks for the comments and I'm sorry for the long delays.
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: May 17, 2011 05:17 AM · On: A Promise
i can;t say where brian's mind is right now. he keeps jumping to the wrong conclusions before justin can get the words out. no justin doesn't want to 'fix' him. i'm glad justin bought up brian trying to get him back after the bashing. it works both ways. baby steps, right now just baby steps and with brian trying that's all that matters.
Author's Response: Yes -- I think it'll really be helpful for both of them to think of the process they went through with Justin. Brian can see the parallels, and it might help Justin to be more confident that they'll overcome it.
Thanks so much as always for your feedback! :D
Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: May 17, 2011 12:54 AM · On: A Promise
Yay! A breakthrough of sorts for Brian. At least he is sort of seeing how Justin feels and wants to be with him. I love that you tied in the way Brian was after the bashing with how Justin wants to be now. Look forward to the next chapter when you have it. Thanks for the update.
Author's Response: Thank you -- I'm glad that connection made sense. I think for Justin's part that this is all reminding him a lot of his own recovery... :D
I hope you'll enjoy the next chapter, though of course it took me forever... ;D Hope you're doing well!
Reviewer: mia (Anonymous) · Date: May 16, 2011 06:42 PM · On: A Promise
i started this story last year with a few others--they never went any further, so i thought they would never be completed. i am very happy you have updated this one as i was very into it. please don't take months to update again. thank you.
Author's Response: I know; I'm sorry I've been so, so slow with the updates. And I did it again... I'm sorry about that. I do promise I'll never stop the fic though...
Reviewer: Ela (Anonymous) · Date: May 16, 2011 05:32 PM · On: A Promise
It's good to see your update, Tiffany! And, the chapter doesn't have the feel of being a half of one. It stands on its own. Some chapters are long, some are not, and that's the way it should be. If all the chapters were the same lenght the story would feel like a TV show or something like that. Machine-like, monotone.
I prefer your slow pace of updates over the rushed, unpolished chapters published very regularly that one can find in abundance in fanfiction archives. Of course, it's a pleasure to find something to read everytime one checks on the story, but it's a much bigger one to find something that is worth the wait. Your chapters always are. Keep up the good work, girl!
Author's Response: I'm glad the chapter came out feeling like a whole one. This fic has been so tricky for that; little scenes pop up and demand more attention than originally planned and end up taking a whole chapter. I try to go with the flow, but it does throw kinks into the process (and not the fun kind, either, lol).
Thanks so much for your encouragement and support; I hope the story will continue to be worth the wait. :D
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: May 16, 2011 03:41 PM · On: A Promise
* waves * still reading.
So glad to see an update of this wonderful story. Thanks.
* hugs *
Author's Response: Yay! I'm always glad to see you. I'm sorry it's taking so long!
*hugs back*!
Reviewer: 4depthoflove (Signed) · Date: May 16, 2011 11:16 AM · On: A Promise
So glad you are continuing with this story. I had almost given up hope - lol. I am a sucker for Brian vulnerable and needy - and this about face with Justin being able to offer what Brian gave him after the bashing is heart wrenching and enticing! I have no doubt that as Brian continues to make progress, the passion will build to a mindblowing completion! Please don't make us wait too long!
Author's Response: LOL! I wouldn't blame anyone for giving up on this fic. It's been such slow going; I know the key moments in the story, but because of all the rigid timelines of treatment days, and symptom development and homework, it's hard to get to the moments that are most clear in my mind. :D
You're quite right about the buildup of the story --- the longer it is, the more heartwrenching, the more meaningful it will be... that's why I don't want to skip steps... Though I will keep them coming as quickly as I can.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: May 14, 2011 04:32 PM · On: Mirror, Mirror
i am patiently waiting for chapter 28. soon please????
Reviewer: reiselust161 (Signed) · Date: April 26, 2011 02:16 AM · On: Backward from Ten
I just recently discovered this story, so this is my first review for it.
I totally do think that you did good in portrait only Brian in this chapter! The cancer arc in the show was totally too few focused on the REAL thoughts of Brian, though as always, Gale did a wonderful work in expressing his feelings through his facial expression and with his eyes. This was a total "behind the scenes" chapter about what might have been going on in Brians mind during this time and I am grateful for the outcome!
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2011 11:41 PM · On: At the Office Together
You know, Tiffany, I do love your psychiatrists, both of them so far have been amazing :)
I'm so happy that Brian saw that Justin didn't really expect him to participate fysically, but that he should be there emotionally, that that is the part that's most important to Justin.
I hope the homework helps!
Author's Response: :D :D I'm thinking maybe Dr. Stevenson should make a guest appearance as a friend of Dr. Tarrou's.... :D
Thanks as always for the lovely feedback! I'm sorry I'm so, so delayed in replying...
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2011 11:25 PM · On: Reflected Whole
It looks like Brian actually connected with himself in this chapter, finally feeling some of the things that are coursing through him.
I loved how he was able to say 'I'm so sick', it's a great first step on the way to healing.
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: April 20, 2011 11:19 PM · On: First Treatment
Yeah, I just imagine he didn't feel sich since he's not feeling anything at all. It really can't be good for him to withdraw from himself like that, he needs to feel things to be able to get past them.
I hope this experience helps him realize that.
Reviewer: epfan_01 (Anonymous) · Date: March 17, 2011 01:46 AM · On: At the Office Together
Great up date until chapter 27 because it can not be seen (so sad!)
Can you fix that please (pretty please)
epfan
Author's Response: Hi --
I'm sorry about that! I got the news late about the problems MW had that apparently deleted the chapter. I just put it back up... and I know 28 is taking forever. My muses for this story are fickle and often conflict with RL, unfortunately. Anyway, thanks for letting me know and for enjoying the story. I should have 28 up by next weekend. :)
Enjoy!
Tiffany
Reviewer: Celticgirl264 (Signed) · Date: March 11, 2011 01:13 AM · On: At the Office Together
I love this story but the last chapter you posted, chapter 27, is not showing up for me. I really want to read it, but I think you have to repost it. Otherwise, the story is great to this point and can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Hi -
I'm sorry I'm just getting to this! I fixed the problem and I'll have Ch. 28 up by next weekend. I wish my muses would cooperate more with this story and RL but they are always at odds with each other! Anyway, thanks so much for reviewing and I hope you'll continue to enjoy the story!
Reviewer: TECH SUPPORT (Signed) · Date: March 04, 2011 05:25 AM · On: At the Office Together
This chapter (and maybe more) needs to be reposted.
See announcement
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: February 16, 2011 05:53 AM · On: At the Office Together
Dr. Tarrou suggestion make alot of sense.... and she is the only one that seems to realize that Justin should also talk to someone.... since he has been by Brian's side through it all...
Author's Response: I thought you might like her advice to Justin! :) I think I'll send him off to either his mother or Daphne or both.... hmm......
:)
Thanks as always for sharing your thoughts! I hope you're doing well!
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: February 16, 2011 12:21 AM · On: Reflected Whole
Brian realized not only does he "need" help ...but... more importantly he "needs" someone to help him.... and hopefully the next time Brian has a treatment he won't get both Chemo and Radiation at the same time.... that's like being poisioned and fried at once...no one should have to go through that...
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: February 14, 2011 10:32 PM · On: At the Office Together
One word: WONDERFUL
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying it!
Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: February 14, 2011 10:58 AM · On: At the Office Together
I'm so glad that Justin was honest with the doctor. I think she is really going to help Brian slowly but surely.
Great update! :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much. I'm sorry it's taking me forever to reply... :D
Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: February 14, 2011 10:27 AM · On: At the Office Together
Great advice, self-soothing techniques are so useful in many situations. I love how you are handling Brian's mental health. I spent several years working with teens who were dissassociative, body dismorphic and or PTSD and many of the ideas you suggest were incredibly successful when I worked with this population. Great job. I look forward to your updates.
Author's Response: Thanks so much; it's really important to me that I make the psych side of the story realistic so I am so glad for that feedback. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply!!
Reviewer: vamplair (Signed) · Date: February 14, 2011 09:31 AM · On: At the Office Together
Wonderful! Finally, Brian is willing to let Justin in a bit more. I just wish he didn't think that voicing his fears makes him a sap.
For a minute there I thought you were gonna have Justin whip it out right there in the office! LOL Maybe that would have let Brian know that just because the doc is a straight female that she was cool with them being gay. :+) I'm so glad that Brian does realize that Justin is right there with him and is sincere about being there for the long haul. It would be awesome to have Justin touch himself and let Brian know that he's thinking about him the whole time. Thinking about how he makes him feel sexy and hot and wanted. Thinking about how he turns him on and always will. Thank you for writing such a thoughtful and thought provoking story. Can't wait for more.
Hope all is well with you and yours,
Ro
Author's Response: LOL! I know I'm so late in responding, but I've laughed so many times at the idea of Justin doing a little peep show at the doc's office...! Not a bad idea, really, for a later chapter...
*ponders*
:D Thanks as always for your sweet and thoughtful comments. I'm sorry I'm so delayed with everything on MW....
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: February 14, 2011 08:48 AM · On: At the Office Together
brian needs to understand that it isn't physical sex it's all about being comfortable with each other again. maybe once that happens the flood gates will open some.
maybe justin can tell him what he's thinking about while he does it will also help brian. relive their first meeting under the street lamp. how attracted justin was to him. let justin be himself as his mind wanders.
i can see the difficulty of his new homework. under the blanket nude. can't begin to think how he'll handle it.
as for justin, who can he talk to?
Author's Response: *face!palm*
I'm still trying to figure out who Justin will lean on -- but I think finally in the latest chapter you'll see some progress in Brian's understanding (a bit at least).
Thanks so mcuh for the ideas -- they have helped keep me focused through the long delays in the story! :D
Reviewer: Kathrin (Anonymous) · Date: January 27, 2011 05:49 PM · On: Reflected Whole
Hi there!
I loved this story and I have to admit that I cried over some of the chapters. It's so heartbreaking. Please continue this story! I really like it :)
Take care,
Kathrin
Author's Response: *waves*
Hi! I'm really glad to hear your feedback; it's a very sad story for many reasons and it helps me a great deal to have reader feedback to make sure that it's "coming through" like it needs to. I' finally posted another chapter and am aiming to have one done in less than 2 weeks from now *crosses fingers*.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts! I hope you'll continue to enjoy the story!
Tiffany
Reviewer: Ruby (Anonymous) · Date: January 26, 2011 06:52 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
I love this story so much - I hope it goes on for a very long time x
Author's Response: Thank you --- I'm quite sure it will!! :)
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: January 25, 2011 10:01 PM · On: Reflected Whole
Oh Gosh!!!! this chapter just made me cry and cry!!!!..... The way you wrote what Brian is going through is just so painful and sad!!!! I hope he believes that Justin will be there always for him!!!... can't wait to read more!!!!
cheers, ergenie
Author's Response: I know... I'm actually glad to hear that you had that reaction because that's sort of what I needed for this chapter -- it has to show that level of breakthrough for Brian. We can begin to see the results of that a little in the next chapters, as you'll see. Anyway, thanks so much for your involvement in the fic and for your feedback. It helps so much to shape the story! :)
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: January 25, 2011 02:02 AM · On: Reflected Whole
Great chapter and glad you updated....I hate to read what Brian /Justin are going thru but the struggle is the path to recovery....On a personal note I hope everyone will send out good wishes to Jasmine who has reviewed on several or more stories...she has been seriously ill but is getting stronger each day!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for your comments and also for letting me know about Jasmine! I hope she's doing better!! :)
Reviewer: Ela (Anonymous) · Date: January 24, 2011 07:52 PM · On: Reflected Whole
Good work as always. Waiting for more.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for your encouragement! :) I finally did post the next chapter!
Reviewer: Marny (Signed) · Date: January 24, 2011 06:35 PM · On: Reflected Whole
Poor poor Brian wanna hug him so badly.
Beautiful, heart-touching chapter, thanks. And I'm waiting patiently till the next chapter is on.
10+
* hugs *
Author's Response: Aww, thanks so much!
*blushes*
I finally did post the next chapter; your patience will (hopefully) has paid off!
Reviewer: Galesgal (Signed) · Date: January 24, 2011 10:58 AM · On: Reflected Whole
just wow.
I love this story and anticipate a new chapter of it and am more shocked at amazed after every chapter. Keep it going. It's fantastic.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm delighted that you find the story so engrossing. It's really encouraging to know that readers are still involved in the story even though I can't update as much I'd like. I hope you'll like the next chapter as much (finally posted!).
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: January 24, 2011 10:38 AM · On: Reflected Whole
i think him admitting to his sickness is much more than just his reaction to the chemo. it's finally sinking in that his ailment is not only physical. talking to dr. tarrou and saying it out loud, loud enough for justin to hear is a big big step for him. i think it's time to have him start fighting for himself. to bring himself back from the edge.
Author's Response: I completely agree; he's finally able to acknowledge that and it's going to help him to do some harer upcoming homework assignments, too. I like your phrase -- "bringing himself back from the edge" -- a great way to put it! :) Thanks so much for your comments!
Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: January 13, 2011 12:04 PM · On: First Treatment
I just got caught up on the last few chapters and I feel like Brian is fading away more and more instead of feeling anything. I love the psychology that you put in this story ... and Happy New Year to you too! :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much -- that's a great way of putting it, "fading away."
I'm glad you like the psychology side -- I've been busy researching treatment stuff so eventually Brian will be better! :)
Thanks for your comments and support!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: January 10, 2011 10:27 PM · On: First Treatment
Tiff,
I have no words to explain HOW MUCH I'm loving this fic, it's the most realistic QAF cancer/fiction I've ever read, you're really REALLY talented! The only fault that comes to my mind is that you make us wait too long for your updates! :((
Oh please please please would you at least try to post a new chapter each weekend? We'd love it so much!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much; I really appreciate your support and kind words. I know it is taking me a long time to update. I know it makes it harder for readers and I don't mean that. It's been a little more complicated to work through all the details of the story; I'm still doing research on treatments for the dissociation. I promise to update as often as I can! :) Thanks again for your support and patience. :)
Reviewer: vamplair (Anonymous) · Date: January 10, 2011 04:36 PM · On: First Treatment
Happy New Year! So very intense at the end. Brian seems to emotionally take 1 step forward and 3 steps back, but at least he admitted to Justin that he was afraid, finally! I understand you have to torture us with Brian's slow progress, but I so want Justin to hold Brian in his arms and comfort him. My guess is that the reason that Brian didn't have any warning about being sick is his detachment from the situation. He totally separates his body from his mind in order to deal with all of this. He will never get better if he doesn't reconnect. He must have positive energy around him in order to have a positive outcome. I truly believe that positive energy can effect how your body responds to treatment. Anyway, great chapter! Can't wait for the next. Best Wishes for a healthy and happy new year for you and yours! Ro
Author's Response: *smiles*
I really appreciate the feedback; your thoughts really help me to see that the main points are getting across -- that's such a relief. :)
As you'll see in the next chapter, he does reconnect for a while -- not exactly a fast recovery, but a necessary step for sure. :)
Thank you so much again for your feedback and for your enthusiasm. :)
Reviewer: Ruby (Anonymous) · Date: January 10, 2011 06:09 AM · On: First Treatment
I really love this story and view the site regularly just to see if there is an update. You write so well - I'm really impressed. Please update sooon x
Author's Response: Aww, thank you so much. I'm glad to hear that you're liking the story. I'll try to update as often as possible... :)
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: January 10, 2011 02:26 AM · On: First Treatment
i can see tiny improvements. surprising himself that he asked for a private room when there are others sicker than him and he acknowleges that, but this disconnecting for reality is not good.
i didn't realize that they allow someone with you when you're receiving radiation treatment but it was good for him since justin kept his mind off the treatment for a bit. with the chemo i think be disconnected to the treatment is what lead to the surprise of him being sick.
“I – I don’t know what happened,” he muttered, looking around the unfamiliar room. “I didn’t feel sick.” as you had said his mind was blank.
Author's Response: :) You bring up so many good points! :)
The issue of the room will be an important one; both the configuration of the room now, private with a built-in bathroom, and possibly a later switch to a different room -- it it will be something that will be important later, so you're right to consider it now... The private rooms/suites was something I saw in an article in the New York Times and it stuck with me. If I can find the article again I might post a link. :)
I'm not sure if the treatments would ever be scheduled like this; I did it mostly to simplify the timeline of treatments. It's already complicated with the psychology appointments and I didn't want any more complications... :)
Thanks as always for your thoughts. :)
Reviewer: Minoloushe (Anonymous) · Date: January 09, 2011 11:18 PM · On: First Treatment
I think what makes this chapter work so well is the thematic set up in the opening few paragraphs – the waiting room is “half-empty”, Justin’s gaze is “empty”, Brian is reading “mechanically”, Brian “looks back to normal” after surgery and he assures Justin the treatment regime is “normal”, he “feels alright” and “thinks” he’s fine. All of that sets up the dissociation later in the chapter, without hitting the reader over the head or requiring dryer exposition scenes. Love it. I think you’ve captured the *experience* of Brian’s dissociation very well, too. That when he sees himself as if from a distance, the self that’s separate doesn’t have the same fears / self-consciousness while the integrated self does…and the “I didn’t feel sick” sums all that up in a single, brutal sentence. Excellent.
Author's Response: It's interesting that you would mention "empty" -- I've been thinking a lot about that word and the concept, and I think it does come through here.
It seems to me that some parts of Brian are integrating -- some version of him had the wisdom to choose a private room, although this self doesn't recall it. He is now at least able to agree that he is scared, although he can't yet say the word itself. There are getting to be bits and pieces of selves, but no unity.
I'm beyond delighted by your thoughts on the effectiveness of the themes in this chapter; I felt I'd done what I wanted with it, and it feels very gratifying to see that you agree. (if other self doesn't agree, then it's not real.)
Reviewer: Minoloushe (Anonymous) · Date: January 09, 2011 10:18 PM · On: In the Moment
The phrase “forcing his mind toward the intricacies” encapsulates this story for me, in many ways. Both for Brian and for Justin – the search for self with all that entails, and which necessarily reflects their search for each other. It’s like a game of hide and seek where the one searched for the fragmented and elusive “Brian”. The mirrored self of the earlier chapters is now fully realised in Brian’s experience of himself. That Brian’s use of the blanket in this chapter takes place in the dark highlights the unsettling nature of the illness, brings it into focus. It recalls hiding under a blanket, scared of the dark…and yet comfort is displaced by the blanket functioning as a symbol of illness and physical / emotional alienation. Both the blanket and Justin (which Brian associates with each other) are displaced as mechanisms of safety or security. Wonderfully haunting.
Author's Response:
I love your analysis of 24 as Brian's experiencing his disconnectedness for the first time. I think that's exactly true -- he doesn't dissociate, and can finally feel the pieces that his brain has been "telling" and "showing" him in so many ways.
The circumstances under which this finally happened are extremely critical thematically, as you say. He is alone; it is dark. Barely any of his skin comes into contact with the softness of the blanket. He faces away. After thinking of himself as a baby for a few chapters, he then essentially hides in a fetal position in the dark and cries -- but silently. No chance of Justin seeing the tears, or hearing them, no chance that he will come and comfort him.
(unless Justin has a psychic moment and dreams that Brian is in trouble and startles awake just in time --! But I digress....)
( *maniacal laughter*)
Many thanks for your thoughts and insights!!
Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: January 09, 2011 04:01 PM · On: First Treatment
Another great chapter sadly Brian is a long way from good
Author's Response: Thanks - he's getting there -- I'd say we're need a halfway point for the story - another couple chapters and we'll be halfway done and things will improve gradually for him. Thanks as always for sharing your thoughts. :)
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: January 09, 2011 11:43 AM · On: First Treatment
WOW..... I didn' think that they would do both Radiation and Chemo the same day!!!!...no wonder Brian was sick...that's too much for a person's body to take all at once.... I just wish he would include Justin more in his decisions ... it has to be frustrating for him to feel completely useless to help Brian in any way....
Author's Response: Yeah -- I probably should've discussed that treatment option in the story. I basically thoguht Brian would want to compress the amount of time at the hospital and thereby minimize work disruptions.... But as usual, he hasn't considered himself very much in that.
Justin will be given some very definite ways to help by Dr. Tarrou in the next chapter and I know it will make him feel a lo better. I think at least coming to the doctor mae him feel a (tiny) bit beter...
Thanks so very much for your comments and support!
Reviewer: Minoloushe (Anonymous) · Date: January 06, 2011 06:02 PM · On: Mechanisms
*waves hello*
I don’t know where to start! First of all, I think the dialogue between Dr Tarrou and Brian is very convincing and well written. It flows smoothly and incorporates abstract concepts in a way that’s quite entrancing. Brian is the first “audience” of her speech and we, the readers, are her second. I suspect that process also helps establish reader understanding / identification with Brian. Although his illness may at first seem distant from the individualised experiences of the reader (or many of us, anyway) in a sense we’re going to therapy with Brian. In some ways the reader also stands-in as a displaced substitute for Justin by the act of being “present”. So it’s arguable that the bridge between Brian’s experience and Justin’s “need” for attendance is the act of reading / viewing / understanding.
That in turn has an interesting connection with some at the themes in this chapter: the displacement of touch as Brian’s primary means of communication (the emphasis on “words”), the distortion of wanting to feel (by going to Babylon) and yet being unable to express those feelings to Dr Tarrou and finally: in trying to communicate / explore the possibility of communication (with himself) through the therapeutic process, the acknowledgment that it hasn’t changed how Brian feels about “himself”. In dissociating from himself, who is “Brian” dissociating from? The person he was or the person he is? Or is that dichotomy artificial, so that there’s only one “essential” Brian of which the before and after are representations. Representation implies the act of “seeing”, which is connected thematically / textually to the notion of “touch”. In writing “of Brian” (representing him) and through the act of reading (seeing him) those nominally external to the text are able to “touch” and participate in the illusion. On that basis, the fragmentation or “dichotomy” implicit in the act of dissociation also resonates with the idea of the position of the reader inside or outside the text, the “space” where the author speaks from (the “space” where Brian can feel something other than fear) and echoes Justin / Dr Tarrou as external to Brian, yet trying to find a bridge to the “truth of his internal world”.
Reviewer: caeliacanta (Anonymous) · Date: December 21, 2010 12:50 PM · On: In the Moment
Wow... I just read your whole story in about an hour and a half. Literally couldn't stop.
Can't wait for the next chapter :)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm delighted to hear that you liked the story so much! I finally posted a new chapter; I hope you'll enjoy it! Thanks for taking the time to review!
Reviewer: MissMoe (Signed) · Date: December 21, 2010 06:26 AM · On: In the Moment
You're breaking my heart---and I kind of love it.
Brian's innerdialogue is just so heartwrenching. There are no words that I can use to it justice. What you've written is...wooah.
I'm beyond intrigued to read the moments following this. As well as the session with Justin, I feel like that'll be quite interesting. Hmm hmm.
....I just really wanna give Brian a hug...then I remember that would freak him out more. Poor Brian! >.<
Author's Response: Well -- I hope I won't disappoint with the chapter I just posted. It'll be a little while before we get to the comfort side of the story, and it'll be a very slow process that parallels in progression and speed the development of Brian's pain / loneliness/disconnectedness. Eventually he'll get there -- but I think that the deeper he gets into this, the more meaningful the recovery will be.
I'm very touched by your description of his inner dialog; I struggled to find words that seemed right and I'm very encouraged by your thoughts that I didn't totally fail at it. :) Thanks as always for your support and enthusiasm. :)
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 15, 2010 07:45 PM · On: In the Moment
Please Tiff try to update as soon as you can, I'm so loving your fic I check this site every day!
Author's Response: I know; I wish I could update more, too! If only I could be a professional fanfic writer and devote all my time to it! :)
Thanks so much for being patient and enthusiastic despite the delays.
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: December 15, 2010 06:34 AM · On: In the Moment
Brian is soooo frustrating..... he is scared to death that Justin will leave him.... but... at the same time he keeps shutting him out from any decision's concerning ANYTHING... instead of acting like a Justin is his partner... Brian is treating him like some stranger that he needs to keep secrets from..... hopefully the next session will make Justin feel like he is being included in Brian's "private" life ... Thanks...
Author's Response: I think this problem will gradually be solved as Brian gets more practice and strategies for understanding, naming and communicating how he feels. As you mention, the joint sessions with Dr. Tarrou should be a big help as they progress. That will be in Ch. 26 -- I'm guessing I'll post it in 7-10 days. :)
Thanks as always for your support!
Reviewer: vamplair (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2010 02:20 AM · On: In the Moment
This would be a great time for Justin to wake up and comfort Brian. To let him know that he is not rejecting him. Yes, this does bring a tear to the eye. Anytime Brian is emotional it brings a tear to my eye. Mostly because it happens so seldom. I found myself wanting to hold Brian as well. The sign of a great writer is when they can make you cry over fictional characters. You do that quite often. Thank you!
Ro
Author's Response: It would be -- believe me, I'm dying to write the comfort side of this h/c fic!! In order for the comfort side to have maximum effect though I have to do this -- I think of it as some sort of seesaw -- the depth of the pain is equal to the high we'll get from the comfort. So I just keep digging! :)
Thanks so much for your ever-kind and encouraging words!!
Reviewer: BigPaw (Signed) · Date: December 14, 2010 12:24 AM · On: In the Moment
This story is so wonderful, the emotions are just leaping right out. I love each chapter. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Author's Response: Thanks so much -- I'm glad to hear that it still has some emotional impact. I'm starting to worry that there's not enough emotional variance and that it will just wear out of overuse. Thanks for the feedback! I hope you'll enjoy the next chapter.
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: December 13, 2010 04:20 PM · On: In the Moment
I don't like that Brian is almost dismissive about the therapist with Justin, but I do understand why, he is scared spitless!
I'm glad Justin is so interested and willing to push a little to get the answers he needs, and I can't wait to see what happens both with the treatment and at Dr. Tarrous's office.
Brian is hurting so badly and he needs Justin not to leave him. I think that thought in and of itself is enough to scare him even more than he already is; not to mention the horrible pain of the way he thinks he looks right now he has no real clue what way is up.
This was a great chpater, short or not ;)
Author's Response: I agree --- he really isn't sure what to do at this point. On the one hand, afraid to show weakness, on the other hand, already terrified anyway. I think you'll like the chapter I just posted -- he at least makes a small bit of progress in expressing his fear.
Thanks so much -- I'm glad you liked the chapter!
Reviewer: sophie's mom (Anonymous) · Date: December 13, 2010 01:42 PM · On: In the Moment
right now i can't see the end of the tunnel for him. my heart is breaking.
Author's Response: It will be a long way off. I can say though that you'll see some improvements, tiny step by tiny step, in every chapter (well, at least most of them!). Thanks so much for the reviews!
Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 06, 2010 10:59 PM · On: Mechanisms
Tiff PLEASE try to update as soon as you can, at least each week! really can't wait, I'm loving this fic!
Author's Response: I'm trying, I'm trying! :)
I did just post again. It's a short chapter but the next one is also almost done. :) Enjoy.
Reviewer: MissMoe (Signed) · Date: December 06, 2010 06:44 PM · On: Mechanisms
Hello!
I just did the most wonderful thing. I re-read all of this fic. I love it so much. I'm SO happy I caught your update this time! Yeea!
I have a feeling I'm going to like this blanket exercise, I just have a feeling. I hope I'm right.
So, I just wanted to mention this, even though he's not much in this chapter. I'm playing catch up here, haha. I love how strong your Justin is. As much as I want to hug Brian, all.the,.time. your Justin deserves a lovely glomp too! :D
By the way, once again, your medical terminology is so on point. My mother works with chemo patients, and I'm no expert but you make it all sound so factual and...real. I love it when things are factual. ^.^ Also, the disassociative thing? I totally get it. Because I do that, except for me it's more comes in regards to relationships.
I love the feel of this story. Mmm psychology. :D and Angst. My two favorite things.
Hope you're doing well.
*HUGS*
Author's Response: You're too kind!! I'm so honored that you'd take the time to reread the story like that! *blushes*
Justin has been very strong; I know he won't be perfect (I'm trying not to make him perfect anyway!) but he is going to be able to help Brian and become closer to him than he has been. I'm sure that's very motivating for him.
It's no wonder you read my stories -- I love factual things, too. In fact, in RL I almost never even read fiction at all. Maybe 1/15 of my books are fiction....
Anyway, I really, really appreciate your feedback and insights (esp. into the dissociation thing. I'm starting to think I do some version of it at work...) Thanks so very much and I'm very happy that you're enjoying the story so much!! :)
*hugs back!* :)
Reviewer: YumYumPM (Signed) · Date: December 06, 2010 08:16 AM · On: Mechanisms
Poor Brian. I hope that he manages to get over his thinking that he's no longer desireable. Having Justin there for a session is probably going to good for Brian.
Enjoyed this chapter and looking forward to the next.
>
Author's Response: Well -- it'll take a lot of work but eventually his self-perception will be more realistic and he'll be able to allow himself to be close to others in ways that he hasn't before. Thanks so much for your thoughts. :)
Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: December 06, 2010 07:55 AM · On: Mechanisms
I am glad that Brian is making some progress with Dr. Tarrou.... but... he still has sooo much trouble expressing his emotions.... it's a good thing she can sense what he's feeling...without him saying anything...lol.... it's a great idea to bring Justin to the next session.... maybe that will fill in some of the blanks.... since Brian is not exactly giving him any information... Thanks..
Author's Response: Yep -- he's making progress and at least she sees what things he really, really needs to work on! Who knows, maybe the Operating Manual will be indecipherable to doctors! *giggles* In any case, having Justin there will be very helpful in part to help bridge that communication gap.
Thanks so much for your thoughts!
Reviewer: TECH SUPPORT (Signed) · Date: December 06, 2010 06:06 AM · On: Mirror, Mirror
Another outstanding story from you. Thank you for publishing it here.
Reviewer: lindc (Anonymous) · Date: December 06, 2010 05:20 AM · On: Mechanisms
brians recovery is as much mental as physical. so glad he is taking care of the mental side as well. this is a very difficult process, especially for men, as they are supposed to be the strong ones and not falter. brian falls into this catagory tough on the outside--marshmellow on the inside. your take on this is excellent. story very educating. very interested to see his recovery process. keep up the good work. this is a very good story and the writing is impeccable. lol
Author's Response: Yes -- you make an excellent point about the difficulties that men face when recovery and illness and trauma go against so many cultural / societal expectations. I read a very interesting book that discusses that subject, called Betrayed As Boys.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support! It helps so much to see how the story is progressing and where to take it next. :)
Reviewer: edom (Signed) · Date: December 06, 2010 05:05 AM · On: Mechanisms
I hope Dr. Tarrou will be able to get Justin to better understand what is going on, and why Brian might not tell him everything, I think it's important that he know.
I like the idea of the blanket, even if it is killing Brian to do it ;)
Author's Response: I definitely agree -- and I think Dr. Tarrou will get Justin to understand the disorder very well. I'm still trying to figure out how much of the Brian Kinney Operating Manual Dr. Tarrou will get to read though.. ;)
I just posted the next chapter (it's short) but it's focused on the blanket. I have a lot of hope for what it's purposes in the story... I hope you'll like how it all unfolds. :)
*bad pun for blanket metaphor!* LOL! :)
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