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Not Waving: A Short Story
A mother is drowning, but no one sees her.
"Not Waving" is part of the Sticky Fingers 4 short story collection.
Diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized... fans of Roald Dahl and Gillian Flynn will love these unsettling stories with a twist in the tale.
Click now to start reading.
"Not Waving" is part of the Sticky Fingers 4 short story collection.
Diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized... fans of Roald Dahl and Gillian Flynn will love these unsettling stories with a twist in the tale.
Click now to start reading.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2019
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J.T. Lawrence
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August 18, 2019
A glimpse of how overwhelmed we are
This story brought me to tears. I know we all have felt this level of anxiety. We need to move past the stigma of taking medication. As moms we try to do everything, be everything. We compete to be the best mom, wife, friend. We are inundated with terrible news. We don't take time for ourselves as often as we should. And that's when we slowly start to lose it.
I applaud JT for being so honest and relatable. I am sure this was a tough story to write. I am also sure this will help many who are drowning.
This story brought me to tears. I know we all have felt this level of anxiety. We need to move past the stigma of taking medication. As moms we try to do everything, be everything. We compete to be the best mom, wife, friend. We are inundated with terrible news. We don't take time for ourselves as often as we should. And that's when we slowly start to lose it.
I applaud JT for being so honest and relatable. I am sure this was a tough story to write. I am also sure this will help many who are drowning.
September 1, 2019
Such a powerful short story, that many people will relate to
May 18, 2024
Wonderful!
A heartfelt, intimate portrait of a woman in distress, drowning in the dark waters of everyday life. It feels vulnerable, at times claustrophobic, but always true to life.
A heartfelt, intimate portrait of a woman in distress, drowning in the dark waters of everyday life. It feels vulnerable, at times claustrophobic, but always true to life.
August 25, 2019
What a eye opening short story!
I'm glad that I got to read this quick short story about a women like many others out there is struggling with the difficulties and responsibilities of life so many go through anxiety and stress which this short story highlights and don't seek help. Sometimes it's okay to admit that you can't keep your head above water and need help. A thrilling piece of work looking forward to reading more of the Authors work.!
I'm glad that I got to read this quick short story about a women like many others out there is struggling with the difficulties and responsibilities of life so many go through anxiety and stress which this short story highlights and don't seek help. Sometimes it's okay to admit that you can't keep your head above water and need help. A thrilling piece of work looking forward to reading more of the Authors work.!
November 17, 2019
Reality
So many women, moms, stay-at-home working or working outside the home suffer from feeling overwhelmed. Feeling responsible for every outcome of their family ultimately feeling guilty for every negative outcome. Never forgiving themselves. I hope for all women to reach out and ask for help, accept it no matter if it is physical help or in the form of antidepressants or both!
So many women, moms, stay-at-home working or working outside the home suffer from feeling overwhelmed. Feeling responsible for every outcome of their family ultimately feeling guilty for every negative outcome. Never forgiving themselves. I hope for all women to reach out and ask for help, accept it no matter if it is physical help or in the form of antidepressants or both!
August 26, 2019
Raw and real
This book spoke to me. As a mother. As someone who has felt I'm not doing it right, that I should do and be more.
I cried pretty much the whole way through.
The imagery is sharp. The emotions raw. I appreciate the spotlight on depression in a way that makes it easy to understand. Even for those who may never have eperienced it. A great read.
This book spoke to me. As a mother. As someone who has felt I'm not doing it right, that I should do and be more.
I cried pretty much the whole way through.
The imagery is sharp. The emotions raw. I appreciate the spotlight on depression in a way that makes it easy to understand. Even for those who may never have eperienced it. A great read.
August 19, 2019
Powerful. Heartbreaking.
August 22, 2019
Reading this short story I got Goosebumps.
August 28, 2019
A short emotional read. Enjoyed it
September 24, 2019
3.5 stars
Short story.
A heart-felt account of a mother's descent into depression. A brilliant description. Ends on an up beat.
Short story.
A heart-felt account of a mother's descent into depression. A brilliant description. Ends on an up beat.
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