Do these people realize they're destroying there daughter with there words ...hell
Reviewer: LetMeDream Signed [Report This]Date: December 21 2014 02:17 pm
love this story.. its great
Val just get mr mad sometimes, her mom is a bitch n her father.. yyeah..
Reviewer: fanfictionfantasy Signed
[Report This]Date: April 17 2014 06:13 pm
Don't know why she doesn't just tell her mother what happened with that guy. she is becoming irritating now, she was doing so good at the event with him even when he was talking to Rhea. I would have been kind of jealous proud she wasn't then the nerve of that lady Pat to try to push Rhea on him after she heard what his sister said. bitch....please help her, give her a backbone PLEASE
Reviewer: lilsunseeker Signed
[Report This]Date: January 15 2014 04:46 am
Good to see Valerie letting her walls down. She wasn't worried about other women, how the group would receiving her. I'm glad she's happy. Hopefully she can make this into a habit and truly let go of her demons
Reviewer: Genevieve Anonymous [Report This]Date: January 14 2014 04:50 am
Also, maybe as a model, Rhea knows all about body dysmorphia and would be someone Valerie can actually relate to. She needs a friend who isn't exasperated with her like Ella. I never understood Ella forcing Valerie to go out if she didn't want to anyway. I mean, I'm glad she met Henry, it wasn't cool to make her go to functions where she would be the third wheel. It probably only contributed to her being so insular.
Reviewer: tens Signed [Report This]Date: January 14 2014 02:45 am
Well, I'm glad Valerie showed a little backbone this chapter. I think it would have been fine to leave the other half of the 'too long' chapter. The musings in the first half were a little longwinded...
I don't know why, like, if it's that I have some strong sense of loyalty to Valerie, but I wanted to choke Pat when she tried to push Rhea on Henry. I was like, "DIE, PAT!" I'm glad Rhea is cool though. She seems like she could be a good friend to Valerie that doesn't have knowledge of all her immense baggage - kind of like a fresh start without the worries of a romantic entanglement.
Author's Response:
I agree that it was long winded and will change it. Thank u for ur honesty
Reviewer: tens Signed [Report This]Date: January 14 2014 02:34 am
Omg found who!?! Such a terrible cliff hanger! I hope you update soon!
Reviewer: Justkillingtime21691 Signed [Report This]Date: January 13 2014 02:43 am
I love your story--it is so good that I go right to the new update, with no review of the last update.
Val--I think she handled herself well, with his friends and her mom. She does need to remember she is worthy of love and I don't care if she has to tell herself this every morning.
Henry--is smitten with Val, but can still be turned by a pretty face (it didn't bother Val, so...). I think if he was really into Rhea he'd have cut Val loose.
Pat--well. Val is going to have to call her on her rudenessit, but she has to know where she stands with Henry. Val can still and should demand respect.
Rhea--she's attracted to Henry, but I think she can see for herself that he is not that into her and that's why she's uncomfortable with what Pat is doing.
As long as Henry has those kittens he won't be able to forget Val and as far as I am concern, he can be a nomad since Val hates her job anyways. Love your updates adnthey are long--thank you.
[Report This]Date: January 13 2014 12:40 am
Oh Lord, I don't know If I can read the next chapter. Why do people think there is only one type fora person. Lori needs to get a grip
Reviewer: VeMo Anonymous [Report This]Date: January 13 2014 12:39 am
Yeah an update! I loved the update. Valerie is becoming more confident with herself and Henry. I hope this Rhea lady doesn't think she stands a chance. Love these two together.
Reviewer: Michmom2 Signed
[Report This]Date: January 12 2014 11:57 pm
It was very good. Enjoyed it. Her mother reminds me of my mother. You know I can relate so much to this story. Because I have issues with my weight. And I feel like sometimes I'm not worthy of a handsome guy or any guy. Its very hard for me to take a compliment from someone because I feel like I don't deserve it. They always say your so pretty gel! And it's hard because I don't see it. But I've gotten better with excepting myself. I put on facebook that I may not be a perfect 10. I can only be me. I've come to love myself. I would hate to even look at myself in the mirror. But now I can look in the mirror and smile because I've learned to love myself regardless if I'm not a perfect 10 or size 8. I'm 28 years old and I have been dealing with this problem my whole life. I thank you for writing this story. Because we really do deal with these issues. And I can't wait for the next chapter!!! I look on here everyday for you next chapter :)).
Reviewer: thank you :) Anonymous [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 10:47 pm
I'm surprised at her moms reaction to her having alternate plans. I get her being a concerned mom, but I would imagine she should be happy about Valerie coming out of her shell.
It had to be awkward being in a group where someone tried to hook Henry up (not to mention with a model). I think Valerie handled it like a champ though, so I'm proud of her for that. I just hope it's not a case of where she would be willing to just disappear in the background, and thinking Rhea is the 'type' of girl Henry should be with.
Loved this installment, please update again soon.😍
Reviewer: Musicluva Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 09:03 pm
First, yay for an update! Second, Val is absolutely right. Her attitude with genesis in her insecurities has been and is her biggest problem. I will say, this story is a study in nature v. nurture. Her parents had a lot to do with her attitude toward herself and others. It's like their view of the world permeated to create a sense of mistrust and negativity that bled into their children. It's sad. I feel as though Valerie was the easiest of their children to mold, to manipulate into perfection. Honestly not uncommon for well upper middle class and beyond blacks. There's a tendency to inoculate oneself in a never ending cycle of approvement. Valerie is trying to escape that cycle, hopefully she will.
I relate to Valerie because I was overweight. I did not have surgery but it is very easy to slip into a spiral. Once the weight is gone, what's left to hide you from the world? This is a journey for her.
Now this pains me to say, I dont want to admit this
but Val's mother has a point. Henry is a good guy. He is attractive, warm, funny, a hard worker. He is also aloof, nomadic, and a commitment phone. The source sucks but there is a valid point in there. Henry needs to settle down. If he wants Val he is going to have to show her. Not via sex. Not via flirtatious actions or in over the top ways. Hes going
have to show her by being there. Being settled. I dont know, committing to her? Women like Valerie crave stability and commitment. I know, I'm one. We like the wild bad boys, most will never date them but
when we do it is because they are different. They bring us out of ourselves. Yet we want them to commit and most are not there yet. Val's mom is neurotic, image obsessed, and cold but she has a point.
I really love the authenticity you bring. I'm not supposed to admit this but Harry Styles is hot and I can imagine Henry as Harry at 28. I really enjoy you
updates and I hope you feel encouraged to just leap. Into this.
One aside, I would love to see more with Val's family. I would like to see the uneven element of Henry with her family. The racial dynamic which I'm certain is at play. You are so good at being in depth, tthat's something I would love to see you explore. Also is there a chance for a Henry one off?
Thank you! Be blessed
Date: January 12 2014 03:18 pm
Why do I think that she see's Henry and model chick Rhea either doing something and detoured to the bathroom. I am hoping you don't write her doing some self harm behavior or at least talking herself out of doing some sort of self harm. I didn't like how all of a sudden he see's this model and he kind of forgets val for a moment.. Also where he has at some point separated from her and friends and was talking to old girl. Why do I have a feeling Rhea is going to cause issues. Don't like Pat, why would you tell a stranger who Henry is with about another woman being perfect for him. I just have a feeling Val is going to have a coming of age moment with Henry, Pat and Rhea. Don't let him screw up too bad, he had me floored when he named the kittens apples and peaches.
Reviewer: lajack1 Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 03:05 pm
Oh she needs to really go to intensive the two and possiblly limit her contact with her parents if she is ever going to get better. I am worried about Henry's model loving butt though, hie seemed awe struck with Rhea which makes me nervous some habits are hard to break.
Reviewer: Acdromance Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 02:49 pm
This story is amazing! I know it is a process for Valerie to feel better about herself but it is so sad! Is the picture of that girl on your tumblr her?
Reviewer: Daddyprincess Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 02:26 pm
Her mother is a pain and it seems that developed some backbone. Don't like her parents!! Pat is a bitch I wonder what she will overyear them saying about her the bathroom? With Ben and Lori going about Val-Heroine Rhea and Pat should have gotten the hint. But Pat is evil and should be runnetbh over by a truck!! Just saying..,
Reviewer: pmgayles Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 01:32 pm
I hope she didn't make herself vomit.
I don't like Henry's friends because in their eyes he can only be seen with a white model. Val was invisible until his sister made a fool of herself. Thank God for Ben who gave her a confidence boost.
I have a feeling that this day will go downhill fast.
Reviewer: 1nadali Signed [Report This]Date: January 12 2014 12:51 pm