Grim's story

[catch22]

Grim's story

Hi Grim,
Reading your story brought tears to my eyes. Your dad reminds me of my dad, he used a leather belt or a wooden stick and had a very aggressive temper he was very out of control with the drink or without. I felt good when i put my story in black and white it was hard but it help me to put it behind me.
Like you said your free now just keep looking forward, that little boy has grown into a strong person.

Thanx for sharing your story.x

[Doggygirl]

Grim's story

Hi Grim. I just now saw and read your story. I can't even imagine what that must have been like for you. I'm glad you are finding a way to move forward in your life. Things can always change in an instant - we need to make the most of every day. Thank you for sharing.

DG

[Gold]

Grim's story

Oh Grim, what a dreadful experience for you and your family. You've been the protector, of your siblings growing up and then dealing with your mother's death. We are all here to learn and grow, and some of us have accepted greater challenges than others, you are not responsible for others, none of us are even though we wish to protect those we love and save them from hurt and harm.

In time the images will fade, the first few lines of a poem by Henry Scott-Thomas say this:

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still

Forgive yourself, and know that you are a stonger more compassionate person as a result of your experiences.

[dma]

Grim's story

Your story is moving. I couldn't imagine what I would have done.

[SKendall]

Grim's story

Hi Grim, what an awful tragedy. You are a special person for protecting your family the way you did.

[Mstall]

Grim's story

Grim,

what a tragic tale. Your mother sounds like she was a wonderful woman and you must have gotten your strength from her.

thank you for sharing your story. I hope that by doing so it lifted your sadness even a little bit.

[tiptronic_ct]

Grim's story

Grimmy, my friend

Guys are allowed to hug, right? ((((Grim))))

I met you a while back on the Army Thread, but only saw your story today.

I stand in awe at what you have accomplished given what you have been through. The fact that you're living so positively, and living life to the full is testament to incredible inner strength.

Having interacted with you on the Army Thread, in a "social" environment where you have shown yourself to be humble, respectful of others and incredibly supportive of people like myself, I can only say that my respect for you has increased tenfold.

I am glad to know you, and now looking forward even more to meeting you in person!

[sunbird]

Grim's story

Hi Grim,

I too have just read your story. How do I even start to tell you how brave you have been.
I am sure your Mom is still with you in spirit every day, cheering you on. Thank you for all the support and inspiration you have given me, my friend.
Lots of Love,
Sunbird xxx

[scrubbly]

Grim's story

Grim-Thank you for sharing your story. I cannot imagine the depth of your experience but I admire your strength and determination and I am so glad you found your way here. Best of luck to you in thus journey.

[Zeppie2]

Grim's story

Hi Grimmers - I really don't know what to say apart from "you rock". When I read stories like yours and Tips I feel incredibly pathetic for being an alcoholic when I have not have any devastation in my life.
You are an inspiration
Zeppie