Warning

by Victoria Constant
12th April 2014

I apologise to everyone in advance if what I've just posted offend you, I assure you my intention is not to offend people but to inform them of how violent relationships can be. I try to write to inspire people and to touch people's emotions, something I hope to be much better one day but I do understand some people find certain topics hard to read. For those who don't want to read this specific piece of work I completely understand and do not in anyway find you rude, for those who do still read it thank you and as always any feedback is very much appreciated.

Kind regards Victoria

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Thank you Paul :) I've not heard that quote before but I'll definitely bear it in mind :)

kind regards Victoria

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Victoria Constant
12/04/2014

Unless you plan on being blantantly offensive (i.e. racist, homophobic, abusive, etc.) that I personally think you should never apologise for what you write. It's coming from you and yes some people might not like it but then some peopel don't like Hamlet, or The Grapes of Wrath or whatever, it's about people's tastes and perceptions. I personally didn't find anything offensive in what you wrote. Did I find it difficult to read? No but I can imagine that some people might but I wouldnt let that stop you from writing.

I once read a quote from a writer who said, 'write as if your mother and father are dead', and although this doesnt exactl apply here I feel the sentiment is the same.

Your writing is for you, it's what's coming up for you. Don't silence yourself because other peopel may not like it.

Best of luck

Paul

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Paul Murphy
12/04/2014

Well Victoria,

I will be honest. I didn't like your piece, rather I will say, I find it too gruesome. The reason - It was too much for me to go on reading. Maybe because I haven't read anything violent like this or .... well.. I don't know..... I would say, well written, everyone has his/her genre and good Luck!! :)

But yeah, you are a gutsy person to write about this topic..... :) :)

Good Luck again!! :D :D

Neeraj

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