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Excellent chapter Sarah
I'm really enjoying how you are moving this story.
Well done indeed.
Kate
"While the rest of the human race are descended from monkeys, redheads derive from cats."
Kate
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." William Gibson
Hi Kate
Isn't that "is descended" ?
LoL
Rita
Age is an issue of mind over matter.
If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!
(Mark Twain)
LoL
Rita
Don't...
...start the dialect wars over collective nouns and T. Just... Don't. That should be a rule of something. Not the internet, per se. Just something. >.< [/linguist who has seen too many "professional" arguments over that one]
-Liz
Successor to the LToC
Not GLaDOS
How About
the triumph of technique over purpose.
Aha! The light begins to
Aha! The light begins to dawn... it wasn't anything Chris did in the pool himself, it was a flashback to something else.
Eagerly awaiting more...
Some days you're the pigeon, some days you're the statue
Sad
This has been a very nice story but with some tearing parts. I am looking forward to the ending.
Hilltopper
Sniffle!
Goodness. Go ahead and tear my heart out while you're at it!
You do have a way of making me cry, don't you?
A lot.
Catch her if you can
All the adults are still playing catchup. Will they ever catch Chris? Will she wait for them to catch up?
I like the dancing lesson. I still think the boys are unusually well-behaved but what do I know. *giggle*
I'm glad Dr. Ass was finally put in his place. People make mistakes, even those with PhDs. *sigh*
The drama is drawn out like a string of nine beautiful pink freshwater pearls, courtesy of Sarah.
Thanks!
- Terry
Clues?
... not to mention the headmaster's reaction to Chris's appearence, whenever he saw 'her'.
Besides knowing about Chris' mother, you get the idea they know about Chris?
Certainly after Mrs. Pierce saw the clothes and make-up, there was no doubt in her mind. She would've had to have reached the conclusion that Amy wasn't responsible for everything Chris had.
Also, Amy's reaction to Chris before and during the dance lessons....
PB
I really pitty those that chose not to continue reading this...
...story after only reading the beginning or part of the beginning chapter. It is a good sign that they didn't comment and condemn the entire story because they didn't like a little something in the story that turned them off.
This is one of those stories that if you don't read it to the end, you'll never understand what the author has created and freely given to all.
Sarah, you continue to hit the hearts of most of the readers and make them ponder as they eagerly await the next chapter. Some people are compelled to criticize in their silly way from the first chapter and continue to criticize until they themselves are criticized. Giggle, giggle.
There must be a lessen in that.
Huggles Sarah another great chapter girl!
"Be Your-Self, So Easy to Say, So Hard to Live!"
I'm sure Folks who like this kind of story will.
I always get tons of support from the folks here, Angel. Most folks who
can take the kind of sweet stories I like to write are really good about
finding the time to read my things. Amazing really, because there are
so many stories, and people are so busy these days.
As for Comments, I don't think I've gotten a single bad comment at all.
One person did have a cool reaction to the first part, but then they took
the time to not only read on, and to change their mind, but also to tell
every one they had. To my mind, that's a pretty freaking awesome response.
I hope folks will read to the end too, and even though it's a long story
for folks who are working and such, I think they are. I'm very grateful to
say, that that's what the numbers look like to me. I'm very pleased that I
honestly believe that the end will be worth it. You see. When I wrote
this story, the last line was the very first one I put on the screen. All
the rest were simply to get me there.
Thank you everyone. I can honestly say that I've loved every comment, and
the way so many of you always seem to look out for me. It's why this place
is like a family, and what makes this silly hobby so much fun.
A profoundly grateful,
Sarah Lynn
I didn't know that.
You see. When I wrote this story, the last line was the very first one I put on the screen. All the rest were simply to get me there.
I've seen the last line (how could I not?) and Sarah's right it is a very good line. I liked it a lot.
Let's see if anyone else agrees. The last line is ... arrgh arrgh Sarah! Sarah! you're strangling me. Take that garotte from my neck ... please. I promise to keep quiet - honestly, I will.
Geoff ;)
now read on
God Sarah! No complaints ever? GEEZE!
Yeah, I saw what that commenter said and it blew me away! So cool and so rare!
Anyway, you go oh Magnificent One! You are too humble though, it drives me nutso crazy!
Giggle, giggle.
Huggles dear friend
"Be Your-Self, So Easy to Say, So Hard to Live!"
I Loved What Mrs Pierce Did
I loved how Mrs Pierce told off that arrogant jerk of a doctor and I am glad that the truth finally came out at last. It is a shame that Chris had to suffer all those years thinking her parents didn't care about her. The sad part is that all those years were stolen away and can never be given back. It will take a long time to repair the damage from all of the lies that were told. I am just hoping that both parents learn their lesson about keeping secrets and lies. I hope that her father gets her mother away from that place and sues that quack for all he is worth.
Very powerful
This is one of three relatively recently begun serials running now that have each taken things in a different direction from what I've been reading here and elsewhere over the past few years.
I'm enjoying all of them.
Excellent work, Sarah.
I wonder how many more I'm missing because there just hasn't been time to read everything? I know there are several more I intend to look at, and a few that have been recommended that I haven't gotten to.
It’s not given to anyone to have no regrets; only to decide, through the choices we make, which regrets we’ll have,
David Weber – In Fury Born
Holly
It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
Holly
There. I caved in.
I was determined to not read chapter 1. through 8, before chapter 9 was posted. I would tough it out all the way, until the complete story was available, and I could read it all at once. That's how I like it, I just like to sit back, start to read, and gradually descend into my monitor till the whole of the story envelops me, overwhelms me, and I sort of live in it. Hm. I guess most of us do :)
And I do it in abundance, with glee, and the more the merrier, the larger the story, the more I can indulge myself.You could say I am a glutton that way. And I like a full course more than snacking.
But I couldn't help myself, and just had to read the first chapter. And the next. And so on, till here. It's a wonderful story, and it truly moves me to tears. It's sweet, and at times very funny, and although it's a little chaotic at times, it's a joy to read. In a way I'm sorry to not read it in one go, but on the other hand it's very rewarding to be able to comment on it while not knowing what's to come next.
Thanks very much Sarah, I love it.
Jo-Anne
Forget our complaints on cliff hangers
Chris had a cliff hanger for three years. Now the truth finally comes out.
Hello Sarah!!! ^____^ ;-D
It's amazing what someone will do to keep a secret, thinking it is the right thing to do. We think we are helping the other person by not knowing the truth. But they become torn in doubt and agony when it is not their fault. There are a few like that for me.
I lost a cousin due to an accident by a friend of his. They were using the ATV's on the trail. When they came out, my cousin was first exiting the trail. However, it ended near a major road. His friend did not stop in time and pushed him out onto the road. He died when a car came by. Why did I tell that story? Because it reminded me of a story that happened to me when I was 8. There was neighborhood friend who was 5, Todd. I gave him a CrackerJack prize that I had. He liked it a lot. He took it and ran home. I did not see it happen, but I heard it. He went in between two cars to cross the street. He didn't make it home. That story has effected me for years. My mom knows it well. I try very hard to remember Todd since that day. I have never forgotten him. I told the story to my cousin's friend at the funeral that story. He will never forget his own story either. He will change like I have changed. I have become more aware of my surroundings when I am in the car, when I ride my bike or take a walk.
Love and cherish your friends always. Love and cherish your family, I know some of you may not have had the best parents. But they gave you life. Love and cherish the life that you have. If you have a mate, girlfriend or boyfriend. Love and cherish them that you have someone who is willing to listen to you and love you back.
There is hope for Chris. Yes he is very smart. But he is in emotional pain right now.
Have a wonderful week Sarah.
Rachel
In British English
(Or Australian) the doctor was an arsehole. So much more expressive don't you think? Having got that off my bosom, what a great chapter. I had sort of felt it was coming but didn't dare to second-guess our brilliant authoress. There must be more surprises or blind alleys to go down before we reach the end but I admit to having no clue at all as to what they might be and I will quite happily go along for the ride,
Joanne
LOL
In my country too.
It's simple. I've met a lot of people who when it comes to IQ, are
just the very top tier. Top 1% and stuff. At one point or another,
I always wound up telling them the same thing. I don't think I've ever
met more than a handfull of people who were not much smarter than I
am - in some way. The one's that that surprises, are those that
needed to hear it the most.
Most have the same fatal flaw. They think they are always right,
right up until the point that they do something really stupid.
I always tell my friends and coworkers, whenever the subject comes
up, that people who are impressed by genius IQ's, have no idea how
much trouble they really are. All humans do the same stupid things.
I think that that 'Running Dog' of a doctor had the very same
problem. He just thought his Bullshit, was the very best bullshit
money could buy.
LOL. We call 'em Arseholes here in the USA too. Some of us read a lot,
and some of us spend way too much time on crowded highways!
Sarah Lynn
Arsehole
People in authority positions are often called upon to make decisions that might favor their client at the expense of someone else. Lawyers excuse themselves for making Draconian judgments by claiming their need to "represent" their client.
In your story it seems terrible short-sighted for a psychiatrist to think the long-term mental health of the patient can be better acheived by harming that person's child.
This quite well-constructed scene allows us to weigh his misguided actions. It echoes the prior scenes in that Miss Lynn and the administration must bend the rules and proprieties to achieve a positive outcome for Chris. My guess would be that proprieties are quite important the school and those who attend it. It some ways this story reminds me of Scent of a Woman -- in others it's like School Ties.
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
Angela Rasch (Jill M I)
Geniuses...
I work at a company with teams of 50+ people. Whenever we've been teamed up with someone called a "genius", we cringe a little, because it really only seems to mean a bigger ego, not better work. Whenever we've been teamed up with someone called a "super genius", we had to ask for them to be removed from the project, because they were doing more harm than good.
I know a few...
And have successfully worked with them. Depends on where their genius is... Some, if you give them their little job, will solve it fine. One, even makes a good team leader, because he likes to "teach" and is actually pretty good at it.
I think, a big point is the difference in how these geniuses are brought up; and how "stable" their personalities are. The guy that was valedictorian of my class at the Uni - got a double degree BS Physics (Honors - Theoretical Physics - Proved his advisor's theory false) and BA in Mathematics... Was awarded Hertz Foundation and NSF Fellowships to grad school, etc. He was a really nice guy. Played D&D with everyone else, partied, etc. He was just BRILIANT. So, they're not universally someone you want to avoid. *sighs* Too bad the majority probalby are.
Maybe it's just that I've worked with so many REALLY SMART people over the years... Sometimes, I just wish some of it would rub off on me. LOL
Annette
I truly think
I truly think mom has nothing left to be afraid of by the time they do meet.
I love the interactions between people, the care the teachers show (which unfortunately is lacking so oft in real life) and the strength of character that Chris continues to display.
I couldn't maybe convince you to start posting daily? Then again.. if it was daily it'd be over sooner, and i don't want that either..
Anyways, thank you for yet another superb chapter.
Love,
Amber
RE: Private schools and teacher caring
My one year in a private school, a military school, no less, I found the teachers and staff, even the two incompetent teachers, were more caring than any public* schools I attended.
Was it because the class sizes were smaller?
Was it because we, and they lived the same place, and interacted more outside of class?
Was it because they had less to fear about being disciplined for showing 'favoritism?
I don't know. But I'm seeing the same thing here.
* Public schools, - by US definition
It’s not given to anyone to have no regrets; only to decide, through the choices we make, which regrets we’ll have,
David Weber – In Fury Born
Holly
It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.
Holly
Okay, I had it...
about 3/4 right. I'd guessed that something had happened to the mom (like what you described)... That somehow the dad was okay though... I hadn't guessed that she'd been "locked up in a loony bin" though...
As to the Doc saying what was best/worst for the child he'd never met? That's totally WRONG. There is absolutely NO way he could know the impact of the news on a child of that age, without spending some time getting to know the child. Even then, he would only be making an educated guess. Piles and piles of credentials do not necessarily an expert make. Maybe he's just over specialized. (You do know what specialization is, don't you? Well, it's the process by which one learns more and more, about less and less, until you know everything there is to know, about nothing at all.) Yep, that sounds like it describes the Doc. *sighs*
Still quite a number of "open" or "loose" ends here. Mrs. Pierce & the Headmaster are fleshing out nicely... :-)
Looking forward to the remaining chapters in this interesting work.
Thanks,
Annette
Yes, Annette
I've been silently reading the comments on the story and chuckling, because Sarah Lynn was kind enough to send me an advance copy so I knew what was going to happen. When I saw your comment on the last chapter I sent an email to Sarah Lynn saying I see Annette is starting to get warm, everybody else is way out there,". Good job of reasoning! :-) Following your comment I could see others catching on, but you were the first.
Holly, I agree with your comment about the faculty and staff at the school. My own experience at several different private international schools in Europe is much the same. I think these sort of private prep schools are able to attract the cream of the crop, both in teachers and in staff. The teachers at the schools I attended truly cared about the students which was reflected both in the students' grades and their enthusiasm for school itself. When you know your teachers care about you and that they are putting 110% of themselves into conveying their knowledge to you, it's hard not to enjoy learning.
Good work, Sarah, you have hit another grand slam here!
Karen J.
“When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.” - Turkish Proverb
Boys School Ch.5
Wow! Keeps getting better and better. Totally believable. May print this one for future enjoyment(the whole story). More, more.
Suspected
After going though something like this in real life, I had an idea this might be the case. Unlike Chris I wasn't abandoned at a school for 3 years although I was at the very least mislead as to what was really going on.
I loved how Mrs. Pierce tore into that quack! Even more I love how the staff cares for their students. What more I was smiling the whole time as Chris took charge on the stage relaxing her nervous dance partners. She just can't keep the girl from shining out!
I would say I would kill to see this as a movie, but seeing how many great stories get butchered on their way to the screen, I say this story is perfect as is!
This is the good stuff Sarah!
Hugs!
grover
I've been enjoying this story so far...
But this chapter was incredible.
re: Boys' School
Hi
Even the simple things are great, such as the apostrophe. To quote the file Music & Lyrics, this story "is dinner". I'm just so glad someone told me I just had to read it. There is great characterisation and depth to the story and you weave the items in sometimes at in the most unexpected ways. The simple few lines where you let the readers know that the Dr Pope and Mrs Pierce had been informed that Chris was TS was just exquisite. However, the way it was done, did Chris hear that part, or did it sink in. I suppose I will have to wait until the next episode to find out.
Hugs
Karen
Swiss Burks
They are truly the most idiotic arrogant pratts....
Once again we get the superlative, SLMest :)
Ok, so how will you make the next chapter better than this??
Hey Sarah,
Thank you for sharing your GREAT tale with all of us. I for one, but I'm sure I speak for many here, am VERY much enjoying this story.
with love,
Hope
with love,
HER
Once in a while I bare my soul, more often my soles bear me.
Well ! My first thought was...
Well, my first thought was to write a really nice sweet
ending that everyone would like!
Yeah, I know. [sigh.]
I've completely run out of original ideas.
Sarah Lynn
Fiction vs. Real life
Hey Sarah,
I would just like to make it perfectly clear, that one of the reasons I read FICTION is for the lovely "Happy Endings".
I mean if I wanted to get more and more depressed all I'd need to do is listen to the 'news'. Real life has enough disasters to keep ANYONE in nightmares - like - forever.
Please write a perfectly lovely 'happy ending' for this story. Even if I'm the ONLY fan who will appreciate such sappy shlock, I will broadcast such feelings of love and affection for you, you will think it's summer all year long.
with love,
Hope
with love,
HER
Once in a while I bare my soul, more often my soles bear me.
Me Too
The Sweet/Sentimental tag in the story header sets expectations.
I'm really enjoying this so far Sarah. I'm looking forward to the final 3 chapters. I really appreciate that the story is complete and that you are posting it fairly quickly.
Chris still needs ...
a bra. :-)
Hey, maybe he can buy one ... or more ... with matching panties, of course. Oh, and breast forms. See, you all are looking forward to the parent/child reunion while I'm looking forward to the shopping trip.
OK, so I'm shallow.
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT STORY, Sarah!
"All the world really is a stage, darlings, so strut your stuff, have fun, and give the public a good show!" Miss Jezzi Belle at the end of each show
BE a lady!
Very Shallow
He likes the clothing but I do not believe he wants to
misrepresent himself to look like what he is not. But a good
observation on your part that a shopping spree will follow.
I Love Mrs. Pierce!
She really put that quack in his place! Chris' mother should have been over here with American doctors who are not such arrogant ignorant *****! All of that book learning will NEVER replace compassion when dealing with trauma! Because that *** wanted money, Chris suffered! I have no doubt that that **** was writing a paper on her and she was a test subject, NOT a patient! I hope that he loses his permit and forced to work in Africa in a free clinic, washing bedpans!
May Your Light Forever Shine
May Your Light Forever Shine
This was a very good chapter,
that just kept getting better and better. I know a lot of psychiatric asses, in this country. I am glad that Chris had a chance to talk to his parents. But if wold have found out those things about my mother, well, I have no idea what I would do.
I am so sorry Sarah that I am behind on my reading, but I just got out of the hospital Friday night. I will catch up though, because I just love this story.
Love & hugs,
Barbara
"With confidence and forebearance, we will have the strength to move forward."
"With confidence and forbearance, we will have the strength to move forward."
Love & hugs,
Barbara
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
another great chapter
I have to thank you for this story once again,I feel you have given us a wonderful chane to hope and enjoy the comingut of a special girl, the understanding and support Chris recives is a dream come true , I only whis I had been so gifted with my own questt to dress and be more fem love your writing and hop echris the best , ps on a selfish note I pray the storydoesn't end
Patty
Dear Mom
I remember way back when Chris spotted his mothers letters were coming from a different city.
I assumed that they may have been seperated or divorced, and that this was the reason for keeping Chris in the dark!
I also knew we would hear about the reason at some stage - as we have!
Nice twist!
LoL
Rita
Age is an issue of mind over matter.
If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!
(Mark Twain)
LoL
Rita
Interesting developments...
Chris is such a natural en femme that even the staff have to do double takes... although given quotes mentioned in earlier comments, Dr. Cross appears to have shared something with others regarding Chris that hasn't been shared with Chris himself. Never mind his amazing ability to help the others cope with dancing and not get overcome with nerves.
Meanwhile, I think some comments on earlier episodes speculated that Chris' mum was a psychiatric patient - they've been proved right, and the swimming pool incident has been explained. It's refreshing though to see the description of the clinic - a far cry from the asylums of old.
It'll be interesting to see what happens when Chris finally meets his parents...
There are 10 kinds of people in the world - those who understand binary and those who don't...
As the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, then only left-handers are in their right mind!
storyline
to Sarah - Keep up the writing just because one or two dont like your writing, doesn't mean the rest of us don't applaud it. BTW - that one person has omplained about other writers and I believe he's just out to cause issues. It's not the 1st time i've his comments about a storyline that he's griped about and the storyline hadnt even done anyhing.
the only complaint I've had issues on storyline is being in the DARK as accounting where Chris was during Summer breaks, why,how they avoided his finding out where Mom was, cause it appears she was in Switzerland in that clinic for a couple of years. Also , noticing she was drugged up for alot of it, it appears now. for my opinion, not a sound medical idea at least that long. looks like a real case for a bunch of lawyers to rake that place clean & good ole' DR to find some jail time. Won't happen most likely...too bad.
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as for the SCHOOL , yes their abilities to do much were pretty well tied. And the DAD, well he thought he was getting sound advise and tho, he should have known his son better than to keep it quiet that long. like the Authoress or someone made comment, WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES, but the smart ones are the ones that realize at some point and Stand up for their actions in stead of putting head in sand or blaming someone else for their mistakes while taking no responsibility for those actions.
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AS FOR THE DR in Switzerland - like anywhere else one accumulate degrees. you know you get the same certificate for just BARELY passing as you'd get if you MAX'd the courses. and no one's the wiser. Spend enuff time in school and you wind up with an impressive amount, then there is the honoree degrees that you get just for giving money to a school, or some other political thang.
then, there's idiots like me, that got paid extra for taking courses thru-out my career and now I have three, simply cause I took courses
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I find it dispicable tho that a teacher like AMY could get in trouble for what she did, but in today's idiotcracy I have seen it occur & in all walks of life not just teachers.
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one last thing on Shrinks. I had to go thru fourteen to find two.
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eight had no clue what Harry Benj.Standards of Care was or that it was in the DMSV, now isnt that just amusing if you're a TS needing help?
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seven thought I must be demented, so just so, I needed to PRAY IT OUT OF ME
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I was in mid 40s when i started looking. everyone that was my age or older , believed I was a lunitic, including three that wanted me committed just for thinking i was in wrong gender. Even tho I showed PROOF to all that I was medically proved to be intersexed.
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I just put this last in for those that follow me(us) in quest to transition, If you dont find one that you feel you can work with & is least 1/2 knowledgeable try for someone else. This also includes medical doctors and endo's , many of these two latter because of insurance issues or generally in USA are attached to a hospital for better or worse is attached to a religious organization ... may i say cathlic church in many cases and YES the CHURCH can make waves at not only the DR and administration on how they operate, but often WHOM. this doesnt often bode well for the transexual in general health care or speciality care either. BUT MAKE IT CLEAR ... their hands are often tied even if it's backroom,not on paper policy.
Boys School Ch. 6
I believe that Chris's desire to dress as a girl will not be news to his parents.
The following statement leads me to believe that Chris also suspects they know
something. He has for the longest time tried hard to avoid being viewed as anything
but a boy. It's like he does not want to rock the boat but things have changed
and where he has denied himself his desires he is now accepting them.
"..., when I recalled the conversation that I'd had with my father last summer,
when he tried to explain to me that boys wore pink polo shirts. I'd thought it
was a test at the time, so I'd refused,..."
If he is sixteen now and he has been in school three years, he was put in the
school right before puberty. If he is small for his age he has not prospered
physically, and I can only assume he has been under stress. Not only because
of his desires but at the fact he has not been home with his parents, especially
if he was close to his mother. They have done a great disservice to him.
He has been at school during what should have been puberty, and girls would start
playing a big role in his life. He has nothing to be ashamed of; his parents
have let him down.
The following statements by his father shows, that while the school he is
attending is one of the best, it does not make up for a family life and be
involved with the community at greater level than is obtained in a boarding
school. In other words he needed time away from school, or at least to be
in a school where there were girls. Even if he still ended up liking dresses
he would have had the benefit of their friendship, knowledge and direction.
He does not have very many close friends at the school but I am sure if there
were girls at the school he would have ended up with girl friends, if not a
girlfriend.
“You remember that your mother spent most of her teenage years in schools,
like you…â€
“So, even though she had been all over the world, most of the time she
really led a very sheltered existence.â€
Chris asks his mother when he talks to her, "Is it nice where you are?" A
question from a boy who loves his mother. While we can excuse the mother
for not returning the consideration because of her illness we cannot excuse
the father. No matter how busy he is. He could have spent the holidays with
his son and that is what his wife should have encouraged him to do.
The problem with his mothers doctor has been resolved and he will be seeing
her again. It is hard for me as a person who majored in the social sciences
to condone their conduct toward their son. They need a tongue lashing for
what they have caused their son to endure. Thank you for an excellent story
and chapter.
Are you the energizer bunny?
Sarah,
You keep going and going and going... And I still don't know where. You're doing what only the best authors can do; creating a compelling story and dragging the reader along with you without revealing the destination or losing the readers interest. You have a gift.
Ole
We are each exactly as God made us. God does not make mistakes!
Gender rights are the new civil rights!
Chris...
So, is the point that when Chris meets her mother in fem mode her mother will be less afraid?
Glenda Ericsson