That bell is a disappointment. There’s no shining epiphany possible being trotted by it in a line a half mile long.
But Jack and his long is real and his misery over his step father. I think what you say in the comments is true - he’ll find his way through. That bell in his throat is going to clear up - probably the moment he knocks his stepfather out.
Oh man. Some kids have to go through some serious shit. "A bell in his throat that wouldn't chime."
A cracked bell can still ring. My money is on Jack for the win.
By the way, Jimmy, kudos to you for paying it forward at the Passenger Community Center.
Thanks. It's an honor and a joy to help people get writing. Especially since most people there have seen been through some shit.
I feel for Jack.
Hopefully, he is able to talk to someone responsible before his life is further wrecked.
Kids like that usually find a way. I mean, he's speaking up about things that he dislikes, he just hasn't articulated the big one yet
That bell is a disappointment. There’s no shining epiphany possible being trotted by it in a line a half mile long.
But Jack and his long is real and his misery over his step father. I think what you say in the comments is true - he’ll find his way through. That bell in his throat is going to clear up - probably the moment he knocks his stepfather out.
There are generations of kids who tried to tell people shit wasn't right and THEY got told they were wrong, lying or messed up
I love some of them. A nightmare they don’t forget. Hoping it happens less these days. But doubt it.